D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 14. HOUSING |
Chapter 14-7. HOUSING CODE: CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS |
Section 14-704. FOUNDATIONS, STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, AND EXTERIOR WALLS
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704.1Foundations and structural members shall provide a safe, firm, and substantial base and support for the structure at all points.
704.2Exterior walls shall be structurally sound and free of cracks and holes through which rodents or the elements can enter the buildings.
704.3Masonry walls shall be kept pointed.
704.4All exterior surfacing materials shall be kept securely fastened in place.
704.5All exterior wood surfaces shall be kept painted, varnished, shellacked, or covered with other preservative, unless the wood is customarily used in its natural state.
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The Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia, 5G DCRR §§ 2503 and 2512, Commissioners’ Order 55-1503 (August 11, 1955).