Each distinct area of a body art establishment separated by a doorway, whether or not a door is currently present, shall be equipped with at least one (1) working smoke alarm which is installed, maintained, and tested according to the International Fire Code (2012 edition), Subtitle H (Fire Code Supplement of 2013) of Title 12 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
The smoke alarm shall be free of foreign matter such as tape or paint which could impair its proper function.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G407