Acids or other corrosive substances may be used for cleaning windows only under the conditions set forth in this section.
A scaffold shall be used.
If the scaffold that is used is of the swinging type, it shall be suspended by a wire rope.
The use of a fiber rope of any kind is prohibited.
A highly dilute solution that is not more than five percent (5%) hydrochloric (muriaic) acid shall be used.
The cleaner shall wear rubber gloves and shall apply the solution with a brush.
All parts of the scaffolding and other equipment shall be liberally washed with water after each use to prevent corrosive reactions.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-3202