D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3428

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 22-B3428 - HEAT, VENTILATION, AND INSULATION
3428.1

Each community residence facility shall have a heating system that conforms to all applicable District codes, rules, and regulations, and that is of sufficient size and capacity to maintain a temperature of at least sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (65N F.) in winter temperatures.

3428.2

The heating system shall be thermostatically controlled.

3428.3

No portable room heaters, space heaters, or fireplaces shall be permitted unless specifically approved by the Mayor as not presenting a fire hazard, although fireplaces may be utilized for decorative, social, and recreational purposes.

3428.4

Each room used by residents shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit (65N F.) between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and at sixty degrees Fahrenheit (60N F.) at all other times, whenever the room is occupied.

3428.5

Each community residence facility with more than thirty (30) residents shall meet the requirements of § 3248 of Chapter 32 of this title, except §§ 3248.8, 3248.11, and 3248.12 of that section.

EDITOR'S NOTE: 22 DCMR § 3248 was deleted by Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 567 (January 27, 1995).

3428.6

Each community residence facility with more than thirty (30) residents shall meet the requirements of §§ 3249.1 through 3249.3 and 3249.7 and 3249.8 of Chapter 32 of this title.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3428

Regulation No. 74-15 (June 14, 1974); as amended by the Community Residence Facilities Act of 1977 § 101(e), D.C. Law 2-35, 24 DCR 1458, 1504 (August 19, 1977); as amended by ERRATA published at 51 DCR 9308 (October 1, 2004)
22 DCMR § 3249 was deleted by Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 567 (January 27, 1995).