D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-3007
All equipment used by divers, or used on the surface to tend or supply divers, shall be inspected daily before any dives are made.
Adequate written inspection reports, signed by the person making the inspection, shall be kept on the site and made available for inspection by any duly authorized representative of the Board.
Any equipment found to be defective or in questionable condition shall be clearly labeled defective, removed from service, and reported at once to the employer.
All floating equipment shall meet the applicable regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard and the D.C. Harbor Police.
At each workplace, one (1) or more fixed or portable ladders giving access to the water shall be provided at each structure where it meets the water, and at each floating equipment.
Adequate safeguarding of all moving mechanical parts shall be provided in accordance with applicable regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-3007