Section 16-3309. DCRA FIRE PROTECTION DIVISION INFRACTIONS

 

The following abbreviations apply to this section:

 

IPMC §- International Property Maintenance Code (2012 edition)

 

3309.1   Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:

 

(a)12-G DCMR § 102.2 (failure to maintain utility, service, facility, equipment, system, device or safeguards in good working order);

 

(b)12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.1 (unsafe Structures);

 

(c)12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.2 (unsafe equipment);

 

(d)12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.3 (structure is unfit for human occupancy);

 

(e)12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.4 (unlawful Structure);

 

(f)12-G DCMR §§108.1 and 108.1.5 (dangerous structure or premises);

 

(g)12-G DCMR §§ 108.1 and 108.1.6 (unserviceable equipment);

 

(h)12-G DCMR § 108.4.1 (removal of placard by an unauthorized person);

 

(i)12-G DCMR § 108.5 (occupying a placarded premises or operating placarded equipment);

 

(j)12-G DCMR § 109.1 (building poses imminent danger to building occupants);

 

(k)12-G DCMR § 308.2.2 (permitting to exist on the premises discarded or abandoned refrigerators or similar equipment without first removing the doors);

 

(l) 12-G DCMR § 310.1 (failure to install required carbon monoxide detector);

 

(m)12-G DCMR § 310.1.1 (failure to install required single station carbon monoxide detector properly);

 

(n)12-G DCMR § 310.1.2 (failure to install required combination smoke/ carbon monoxide detector properly);

 

(o)12-G DCMR § 310.2 (failure to maintain required carbon monoxide detection system);

 

(p)12-G DCMR § 310.2.1 (failure to replace or repair required carbon monoxide detectors within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notification from occupant or  tenant  that  replacement  or  repairs  are needed);

 

(q)12-G DCMR § 603.1.1(improperly located gas meter or fuel-fired appliances);

 

(r)IPMC § 603.2 (failure to connect fuel-burning equipment to an approved chimney or vent);

 

(s)IPMC § 603.3 (failure to maintain required clearances to combustible materials);

 

(t)IPMC § 603.4 (failure to maintain safety controls for fuel-burning equipment);

 

(u)IPMC § 603.5 (failure to provide supply of air for fuel-burning equipment);

 

(v)IPMC § 701.2 (failure to provide and maintain required fire safety facilities and equipment);

 

(w)12-G DCMR § 701.3 (failure to properly store hazardous, combustible, flammable, explosive or other hazardous materials);

 

(x)IPMC § 702.1 (failure to provide clear path of travel to the public way);

 

(y)IPMC § 702.2 (failure to maintain aisles unobstructed);

 

(z)IPMC § 702.3 (failure to make means of egress doors readily openable);

 

(aa)12-G DCMR § 702.4 (failure to maintain required emergency escape openings and egress facilities);

 

(bb)IPMC § 703.1 (failure to maintain required fire-resistance rating);

 

(cc)IPMC § 703.2 (failure to maintain required opening protective, fire or smoke stop doors);

 

(dd)IPMC § 704.1 (failure to maintain required systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire);

 

(ee)IPMC § 704.1.1 (failure to inspected and maintain automatic sprinkler system);

 

(ff)12-G DCMR § 704.1.2 (failure to provide and maintain fire extinguisher);

 

(gg)12-G DCMR § 704.2 (failure to install required smoke alarms);

 

(hh)IPMC § 704.3 (failure to hardwire smoke alarm);

 

(ii)IPMC § 704.4 (failure to interconnect smoke alarms as required);

 

(jj)12-G DCMR § 704.5 (failure to maintain fire alarm system);

 

(kk)12-G DCMR § 704.5.1 (failure to maintain manual fire alarm box); or

 

(ll)IPMC § 704.5.4.4 (tampering with smoke alarm).

 

3309.2   Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:

 

(a)12-G DCMR § 102.5 (failure to make repairs or installations in a workmanlike manner);

 

(b)12-G DCMR § 104.3 (failure to allow code official entry to structure or premises);

 

(c)12-G DCMR § 104.3.3 (tenant refusal to permit inspection);

 

(d)12-G DCMR § 104.3.4 (owner or operator refusal to permit inspection);

 

(e)12-G DCMR § 105.4 (failure to follow provisions of 12-A DCMR § 104.9.1 with respect to the use of used materials and equipment);

 

(f)IPMC § 301.2 (failure to maintain premises in safe and sanitary condition);

 

(g)IPMC § 301.3 (failure to maintain vacant structures and land in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition to prevent causing a blighting problem or  adversely affecting the public health and safety);

 

(h)IPMC § 302.6 (failure to correct condition where pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers discharging gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant );

 

(i)IPMC § 303.2 (failure to provide proper enclosure of swimming pool, hot tub and/or spa);

 

(j)IPMC § 304.1 (failure to maintain exterior of structure in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary);

 

(k)IPMC § 304.1.1 (permitting an unsafe exterior structural condition to exist on premises);

 

(l)12-G DCMR § 304.2.1 (failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint on a pre-1978 structure);

 

(m)IPMC § 304.4 (failure to maintain a structural member to provide a safe, firm and substantial base and support for the structure at all points);

 

(n)IPMC § 304.10 (failure to maintain exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads);

 

(o)12-G DCMR § 304.11 (failure to maintain chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances structurally safe and sound, and in good repair);

 

(p)IPMC § 304.12 (failure to maintain handrails and guards);

 

(q)IPMC § 304.18 (failure to provide building security);

 

(r)IPMC § 304.18.1 (failure to provide proper deadbolt lock);

 

(s)IPMC § 304.18.2 (failure to provide proper window lock);

 

(t)IPMC § 305.1 (failure to maintain interior of structure and equipment therein in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary);

 

(u)IPMC § 305.1.1 (permitting to exist on premises an unsafe interior structural condition);

 

(v)IPMC § 305.2 (failure to maintain structural members structurally sound, and capable of supporting the imposed loads);

 

(w)12-G DCMR § 305.3 (failure to maintain interior surfaces in good repair);

 

(x)12-G DCMR § 305.3.1 (failure to properly eliminate peeling, flaking, chipping and defective paint in a pre-1978 structure);

 

(y)12-G DCMR § 305.4 (failure to maintain walking surface in sound condition and good repair);

 

(z)IPMC § 305.5 (failure to maintain handrails and guards in sound condition and good repair);

 

(aa)IPMC § 306.1.1 (failure to correct unsafe condition);

 

(bb)12-G DCMR § 307.1 (failure to provide proper handrails and/or guardrails in good repair);

 

(cc)IPMC § 401.2 (occupying or allowing the occupancy of premises not in compliance with light, ventilation or space conditions);

 

(dd)IPMC § 403.4 (failure to provide proper exhaust system to remove injurious, toxic, irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists);

 

(ee)IPMC § 403.5 (failure to properly exhaust clothes dryer);

 

(ff)12-G DCMR § 404.1 (failure to arrange units to provide privacy);

 

(gg)IPMC § 404.2 (habitable room has less than minimum room width);

 

(hh)IPMC § 404.3 (space has less than minimum ceiling height);

 

(ii)IPMC § 404.4.1(insufficient room area);

 

(jj)12-G DCMR § 404.4.1.1 (failure to comply with special provisions for existing high-density  transient uses);

 

(kk)IPMC § 404.4.2 (improper access through bedroom);

 

(ll)12-G DCMR § 404.4.3 (failure to provide properly accessible water closet);

 

(mm)12-G DCMR § 404.4.3 (failure to provide properly accessible lavatory);

 

(nn)IPMC § 404.4.4 (kitchen or nonhabitable space used for sleeping purposes);

 

(oo)IPMC § 404.4.5 (bedroom does not comply with applicable provisions of the property maintenance code including but not limited to requirements of Chapters  4, 5, 6 and 7);

 

(pp)12-G DCMR § 404.4.6 (subdivided room does not comply with the requirements for a habitable space);

 

(qq)IPMC § 404.5 (dwelling unit is overcrowded);

 

(rr)IPMC § 404.6 (failure to provide the minimum requirements for space and occupancy for an efficiency unit);

 

(ss)IPMC § 501.2 (failure to provide and maintain required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures);

 

(tt)IPMC § 504.3 (failure to correct plumbing system hazard);

 

(uu)IPMC § 505.1 (failure to provide proper water supply to plumbing fixtures);

 

(vv)IPMC § 505.2 (failure to protect water supply from contamination);

 

(ww)IPMC § 505.3 (failure to provide adequate water supply system);

 

(xx)IPMC § 505.4 (failure to comply with requirements regarding water heaters);

 

(yy)IPMC § 506.1 (failure to connect plumbing fixture to an approved sewer system);

 

(zz)IPMC § 506.2 (failure to maintain plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer lines);

 

(aaa)IPMC § 601.2 (failure to provide and maintain required mechanical and electrical facilities);

 

(bbb)IPMC § 602.2 (failure to provide proper heating facilities for residential occupancies capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all  habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms);

 

(ccc)12-G DCMR § 602.3 (failure to supply heat during a period starting no later than October 1 and ending no earlier than May 1);

 

(ddd)12-G DCMR § 602.4 (failure to provide sufficient heat in indoor occupiable work spaces);

 

(eee)IPMC § 603.1; 12-G DCMR § 603.1.1 (failure to properly install and maintain mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances);

 

(fff)IPMC § 604.1 (failure to provide electrical system);

 

(ggg)12-G DCMR § 604.2 (failure to provide sufficient electrical service for a dwelling unit);

 

(hhh)IPMC § 604.3 (failure to correct electrical system hazard);

 

(iii)IPMC § 604.3.1(failure to repair or replace electrical equipment that has been exposed to water);

 

(jjj)IPMC § 604.3.2 (failure to repair or replace electrical equipment that has been exposed to fire);

 

(kkk)12-G DCMR § 702.5 (failure to arrange exits properly);

 

(lll)12-G DCMR § 702.6 (failure to provide and maintain required exit signs);

 

(mmm)12-G DCMR § 702.7 (failure to provide signage for stairway doors);

 

(nnn)12-G DCMR § 704.5.2 (failure to install required fire alarm signage  adjacent to each manual fire alarm box);

 

(ooo)12-G DCMR § 704.5.3 (failure to post and distribute written notice that provides information about fire alarm systems in the building); or

 

(ppp)12-G DCMR § 704.6 (failure to have a fire safety and evacuation plan in high-rise building and hold fire drills as required).

 

3309.2.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:

 

(a)12-G DCMR § 302.1 (failure to maintain exterior property and premises in clean, safe and sanitary condition);

 

(b)IPMC § 302.3 (failure to maintain sidewalk, walkway, driveway, stairs or other walking surface safe for walking purposes);

 

(c)12-G DCMR § 302.4 (excessive vegetative growth or weeds exceeding eight (8) inches in height is unattended or creates a dense area of shrubbery that is a detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the public);

 

(d)IPMC § 302.5 (failure to maintain structures and exterior property free from rodent harborage and infestation);

(e)IPMC § 302.7 (failure to maintain all accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls structurally sound and in good repair);

 

(f)IPMC § 302.8 (failure to comply with a requirement concerning parked, kept or storing of unlicensed or inoperative motor vehicles, painting of vehicles and vehicles in a state of major disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or dismantled);

 

(g)IPMC § 302.9 (failure to remove markings, carvings or graffiti and restore exterior surface to approved state of maintenance and repair);

 

(h)IPMC § 302.9 (willfully or wantonly damaging, mutilating or defacing the exterior surface of any property with markings, carvings or graffiti);

 

(i)IPMC § 303.1 (failure to maintain swimming pool);

 

(j)IPMC § 304.2 (failure to maintain required protective treatment on exterior surfaces);

 

(k)IPMC § 304.5 (failure to maintain foundation wall);

 

(l)IPMC § 304.6 (failure to maintain exterior walls in a structurally sound condition);

 

(m)12-G DCMR § 304.7 (failure to comply with a requirement concerning gutters or drainage);

 

(n)12-G DCMR § 304.7.1 (failure to drain storm water to approved place of disposal);

 

(o)IPMC § 304.8 (failure to maintain decorative feature in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition);

 

(p)IPMC § 304.9 (failure to maintain overhang extensions in good repair with proper anchorage and in a safe condition);

 

(q)12-G DCMR § 304.11.2 (failure to provide a flue opening with a flue crock, or with a metal or masonry thimble);

 

(r)IPMC § 304.13 (failure to maintain windows, skylights and door frames);

 

(s)IPMC § 304.15 (failure to maintain exterior doors);

 

(t)IPMC § 304.16 (failure to maintain basement hatchway);

 

(u)12-G DCMR § 304.18.3 (failure to provide proper basement hatchway lock);

(v)12-G DCMR § 305.3 (failure to maintain interior surfaces in good repair);

 

(w)12-G DCMR § 308.1 (failure to maintain premises free from any accumulation of rubbish and garbage);

 

(x)12-G DCMR § 308.2 (failure to dispose of rubbish in approved containers);

 

(y)12-G DCMR § 308.2.1 (failure to maintain proper rubbish storage facilities);

 

(z)12-G DCMR § 308.2.3 (operator  of  a  housing  business permitting the accumulation of rags, waste paper, broken furniture or any combustible junk);

 

(aa)12-G DCMR § 308.3 (Occupant  of a structure not disposing of garbage in a  clean and  sanitary  manner  by  placing  such garbage  in  an  approved  garbage   disposal  facility or approved garbage containers);

 

(bb)12-G DCMR § 308.3.1 (Owner of the dwelling failed to supply either an approved  mechanical  food  waste  grinder  in  each  dwelling unit  or  an approved leak-proof, covered, outside garbage container);

 

(cc)12-G DCMR § 308.3.2 (failure to provide and cause to be utilized approved leak-proof containers provided with  close-fitting  covers  for  the  storage  of garbage until  removed  from  the premises for disposal);

 

(dd)12-G DCMR § 308.4 (failure to maintain storage receptacles in clean condition);

 

(ee)12-G DCMR § 309.1 (failure to maintain structure free from insect and rodent infestation);

 

(ff)12-G DCMR § 309.2 (Failed to exterminate prior to renting or leasing the structure);

 

(ii)12-G DCMR § 309.3 (Failed to exterminate one-family dwelling or single-tenant nonresidential structure);

 

(jj)12-G DCMR § 309.4 (failure to maintain non-residential structure containing multiple occupants free from insects, rodents and rodent harborages );

 

(kk)12-G DCMR § 309.4.1(failure to correct condition that cause infestation of non-residential  structure);

(ll)12-G DCMR § 309.5 (failure to maintain multiple occupancy residential structures and exterior property free from insects, rodents and rodent harborages);

 

(mm)12-G DCMR § 309.5.1 (failure of owner to provide required extermination services);

 

(nn)12-G DCMR §§ 402.1 through 402.1.2 (failure to provide adequate lighting in space intended for human occupancy);

 

(oo)12-G DCMR § 402.2 (failure to provide common areas, stairways and means of egress with sufficient illumination);

 

(pp)IPMC § 402.3 (failure to provide sufficient illumination);

 

(qq)12-G DCMR § 402.3.1 (failure to provide bathroom, toilet  room   and  other  similar rooms sufficient illumination);

 

(rr)12-G DCMR § 403.1 (failure to provide proper natural or artificial ventilation);

 

(ss)IPMC § 403.2 (failure to provide proper ventilation for bathroom or toilet room);

 

(tt)IPMC § 403.3 (allowing cooking, cooking facility, or cooking appliance in rooming unit or dormitory unit);

 

(uu)IPMC § 404.7 (spaces occupied for food preparation purposes do not contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner including adequate facilities for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse);

 

(vv)12-G DCMR § 404.7.1 (failure of owner who furnishes facilities for cooking, storage or refrigeration of food that are not within a sleeping unit or dwelling unit to maintain those facilities in a safe and sanitary condition and in good working  order);

 

(ww)IPMC § 502.1 (failure to provide and maintain required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in dwelling units);

 

(xx)IPMC § 502.2 (failure to provide and maintain required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in rooming house);

 

(yy)IPMC § 502.3 (failure to provide and maintain required plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in hotel);

 

(zz)IPMC § 502.4 (failure to provide required plumbing facilities for employees);

 

(aaa)IPMC § 502.4.1 (failure to provide proper drinking facilities for employees);

 

(bbb)IPMC § 502.5 (failure to maintain public toilet facilities in safe, sanitary and working condition);

 

(ccc)IPMC § 503.1 (failure to provide privacy for bathrooms and toilet rooms);

 

(ddd)IPMC § 503.2 (failure to provide convenient access to toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel units, rooming units or dormitory units or housekeeping units);

 

(eee)IPMC § 503.3 (failure to provide convenient access to employee toilet facilities);

 

(fff)12-G DCMR § 503.4 (failure to provide proper floor and wall base in toilet room);

 

(ggg)IPMC § 504.1 (failure to properly install and maintain plumbing fixture);

 

(hhh)IPMC § 504.2 (failure to provide adequate clearances for usage and cleaning of plumbing fixtures);

 

(iii)12-G DCMR § 505.4.1(failure to have water heating facility inspected annually and maintain the inspection and service reports available onsite);

 

(jjj)IPMC § 506.3 (failure to maintain grease interceptor);

 

(kkk)IPMC § 507.1 (allowing drainage to discharge in a manner that creates a public nuisance);

 

 (lll)12-G DCMR § 602.6 (failure to have heating facility inspected annually and to make  inspection and service reports available onsite in the office of the building operator or in another permitted manner if no on-site office );

 

(mmm)IPMC § 603.6 (failure to remove unapproved energy conservation devices);

 

(nnn)IPMC § 605.1(failure to properly install and maintain electrical equipment, wiring and appliances in a safe manner);

 

(ooo)IPMC § 605.2 (failure to provide and maintain proper electrical receptacles);

 

(ppp)IPMC § 605.3 (failure to provide and maintain proper electric luminaire);

 

(qqq)12-G DCMR § 605.4 (failure to perform preventative maintenance on switchboards having a capacity of 1000 amperes or larger);

 

(rrr)IPMC § 607.1 (failure to maintain duct system free of obstructions and capable of performing the required function);

 

(sss)12-G DCMR § 608.1 (failure to maintain air conditioning system); or

 

(ttt)12-G DCMR § 608.2 (failure to have air conditioning system inspected annually and maintain the inspection and service reports available onsite).

 

3309.2.2 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:

 

(a)IPMC § 302.2 (failure to maintain grading of premises to prevent erosion or the accumulation of stagnant water);

 

(b)12-G DCMR § 304.3 (failure to properly display premises address);

 

(c)12-G DCMR § 304.7.2 (failure to grade premises so that storm drainage flows away from buildings and to an approved place of disposal);

 

(d)12-G DCMR § 304.7.3 (failure to grade premises so avoid accumulation of water);

 

(e)12-G DCMR § 304.11.1 (failure to close a chimney opening which is unused);

 

(f)IPMC § 304.13.1 (failure to maintain glazing materials free from cracks and holes);

 

(g)IPMC § 304.13.2 (failure to maintain openable windows);

 

(h)12-G DCMR § 304.14 (failure to maintain insect screens);

 

(i)IPMC § 304.17 (failure to provide basement windows with protection from entry by rodents);

 

(j)IPMC § 304.19 (failure to maintain exterior gate in good condition); or

 

(k)IPMC § 305.6 (failure to maintain interior doors).

 

 

authority

Sections 104 and 105 of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infraction Act of 1985, effective October 5, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-42; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1801.04 and 2-1801.05 (2016 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 86-38, dated March 4, 1986.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 4908 (May 27, 2005); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 3096 (April 9, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 1045 (February 3, 2017).