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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.04. Zoning regulations — Vote required for amendment

§ 6–641.04. Zoning regulations — Vote required for amendment.
Any amendment of the regulations or any of them or of the maps or any of them shall require the favorable vote of not less than a full majority of the members of the Commission.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-416.
1973 Ed., § 5-416.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.05. Zoning regulations — Proposed regulations or amendments; public hearing; notice; National Capital Planning Commission

§ 6–641.05. Zoning regulations — Proposed regulations or amendments; public hearing; notice; National Capital Planning Commission.
(a)(1) No zoning regulation or map, or any amendment thereto, may be adopted by the Zoning Commission until the Zoning Commission:
(A) Has held a public hearing, after notice, on such proposed regulation, map, or amendment; and
(B) After such public hearing, submitted such proposed regulation, map, or amendment to the National Capital Planning Commission for comment and review.
(2) If the National Capital Planning Commission fails to submit its comments regarding any such regulation, map, or amendment within 30 days after submission of such regulation, map, or amendment to it, then the Zoning Commission may proceed to act upon the proposed regulation, map, or amendment without further comment from the National Capital Planning Commission.
(b) The notice required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section shall be published at least 30 days prior to such public hearing and shall include a statement as to the time and place of the hearing and a summary of all changes in existing zoning regulations which would be made by adoption of the proposed regulation, map, or amendment. The Zoning Commission shall give such additional notice as it deems expedient and practicable. All interested persons shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at such public hearing. If the hearing is adjourned from time to time, the time and place of reconvening shall be publicly announced prior to adjournment.
(c) The Zoning Commission shall deposit with the National Capital Planning Commission all zoning regulations, maps, or amendments thereto, adopted by it.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 5; Dec. 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 810, Pub. L. 93-198, title IV, § 492(b)(2).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-417.
1973 Ed., § 5-417.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1006.
Cross References
National Capital Planning Commission, zoning and subdivision functions, see § 2-1006.
Transfer of Functions
“National Capital Planning Commission” was substituted for “National Capital Park and Planning Commission” throughout this section in view of the Act of June 6, 1924, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1, which transferred the functions, powers, and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission to the National Capital Planning Commission.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.06. Permissible maximum height of buildings

§ 6–641.06. Permissible maximum height of buildings.
The permissible height of buildings in any district shall not exceed the maximum height of buildings now authorized upon any street in any part of the District of Columbia by subchapter I of this chapter, regulating the height of buildings in the District of Columbia.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 6; Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1091, Pub. L. 88-659, § 1; Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 290, Pub. L. 97-241, § 203(c).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-418.
1973 Ed., § 5-418.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-651.01.
Effective Dates
Section 204 of Public Law 97-241 provided that the amendments made by title II shall take effect on October 1, 1982.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.06a. Nonconforming use

§ 6–641.06a. Nonconforming use.
The lawful use of a building or premises as existing and lawful at the time of the original adoption of any regulation heretofore adopted under the authority of § 6-621.01, or, in the case of any regulation adopted after June 20, 1938, under this subchapter, at the time of such adoption, may be continued although such use does not conform with the provisions of such regulation, provided no structural alteration, except such as may be required by law or regulation, or no enlargement is made or no new building is erected. The Zoning Commission may in its discretion provide, upon such terms and conditions as may be set forth in the regulations, for the extension of any such nonconforming use throughout the building and for the substitution of nonconforming uses.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 798, ch. 534, § 7.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-423.
1973 Ed., § 5-419.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.08. Maps and regulations of Zoning Commission to be filed; regulations to be published

§ 6–641.08. Maps and regulations of Zoning Commission to be filed; regulations to be published.
A copy of any map established by said Zoning Commission and of its zoning regulations shall be filed in the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. A copy of any regulation or any amendment adopted after June 20, 1938, shall be published once in 1 or more daily newspapers printed in the District of Columbia for the information of all concerned.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 800, ch. 534, § 9.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-425.
1973 Ed., § 5-421.
Cross References
Rules and regulations, publication, see § 2
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.10. Enforcement of zoning regulations

§ 6–641.10. Enforcement of zoning regulations.
(a) The Mayor of the District of Columbia shall enforce the regulations adopted under the authority of this subchapter. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the Mayor or Council of the District of Columbia to make municipal regulations which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter and the regulations adopted thereunder.
(b) If, pursuant to rules issued pursuant to this subchapter, the Zoning Commission approves a zoning density increase for a commercial office building or structure with a floor area ratio that is greater than the floor area ratio permitted as a matter of right under the zoning regulations, the applicant who obtains the zoning density increase shall be required to comply with the housing requirements set forth in section 308b of the Comprehensive Plan, as such requirements may be amended.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 801, ch. 534, § 11; Oct. 6, 1994, D.C. Law 10-193,§ 3(d), 41 DCR 5536.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-427.
1973 Ed., § 5-423.
Cross References
Building regulations, power and duty of Council and Mayor to make and enforce, see § 1-303.04.
References in Text
Section 308b of the Comprehensive Plan referred to in (b) is § 308b of Title 10 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations.
Effective Dates
Section 4(b) of D.C. Law 10-193 provided that no District element of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital shall take effect until it has been reviewed by the National Capital Planning Commission as provided in § 2-1002(a) and § 1-204.23.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.11. Construction

§ 6–641.11. Construction.
Wherever the regulations made under the authority of this subchapter require a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces, or require a lower height of buildings or smaller number of stories, or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required in or under any other statute or municipal regulations, the regulations made under authority of said sections shall govern. Wherever the provisions of any other statute or municipal regulations require a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces or require a lower height of buildings or smaller number of stories or require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied or impose other higher standards than are required by the regulations made under authority of said sections, the provisions of such other statute or municipal regulation shall govern.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 801, ch. 534, § 12.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-428.
1973 Ed., § 5-424.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.12. Definitions

§ 6–641.12. Definitions.
The word “amend,” “amendment,” “amendments,” or “amended,” when used in this subchapter in relation to the zoning regulations, shall be deemed to include any modification of the text or phraseology of the regulations or of any provision of the regulations or any regulations or any repeal or elimination of any regulation or regulations or part thereof or any addition to the regulations or any new regulation or any change of or in the wording or content of the regulations. The word “amend,” “amendment,” “amendments,” or “amended,” when used in said sections in relation to the zoning maps or any map, shall be deemed to include any change in the number, shape, boundary, or area of any district or districts, any repeal or abolition of any such map or any part thereof, any addition to any such map, any new map or maps, or any other change in the maps or any map. The words “administrative decision,” “administrative officer,” “administrative officer or body,” when used in § 6-641.07 shall not be deemed to include the Zoning Commission.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 801, ch. 534, § 13.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-429.
1973 Ed., § 5-425.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.13. Appropriations authorized; compensation

§ 6–641.13. Appropriations authorized; compensation.
Appropriations are hereby authorized to carry out the provisions of this subchapter for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938, and thereafter the Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to include in his annual estimates such amounts as may be required for salaries and expenses incident to such purposes. Each member of the Zoning Commission and of the Board of Zoning Adjustment shall be entitled to receive compensation. Members of the Zoning Commission for the District of Columbia shall receive compensation in accordance with § 6-621.01(b). No compensation shall be paid to a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment who is also a full-time officer or employee of the District of Columbia government or who serves on the Board of Zoning Adjustment as a federal government representative pursuant to § 6-641.07.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 802, ch. 534, § 14; Oct. 28, 1949, 63 Stat. 972, ch. 782, title XI, § 1106(a); May 13, 1975, D.C. Law 1-1, § 1, 21 DCR 3938; Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 3205(nn), 25 DCR 5740; Aug. 7, 1980, D.C. Law 3-81, § 2(gg), 27 DCR 2632; Sept. 29, 1988, D.C. Law 7-168, § 2, 35 DCR 5747.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-430.
1973 Ed., § 5-426.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-636.02.
Cross References
Merit system, effective date provisions, see § 1-636.02.
Taxes and license deposits, refunds, see § 47-1317 et seq.
Editor's Notes
Application of § 2 of D.C. Law 7-168: Section 3 of D.C. Law 7-168 provided that the compensation provided for in § 2 shall be paid for services rendered on or after May 1, 1988.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.14. Laws repealed

§ 6–641.14. Laws repealed.
The Act of March 1, 1920 (41 Stat. 500, ch. 92), excepting the provisions of § 6-621.01 creating the Zoning Commission, providing for its membership and service without additional compensation, are hereby repealed. All laws or parts of other laws in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter are hereby repealed.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 802, ch. 534, § 15.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-431.
1973 Ed., § 5-427.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter IV - Zoning Regulations; Board of Zoning Adjustment › § 6–641.15. Federal public buildings excepted from this subchapter

§ 6–641.15. Federal public buildings excepted from this subchapter.
The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to federal public buildings; provided, however, that, in order to ensure the orderly development of the national capital, the location, height, bulk, number of stories, and size of federal public buildings in the District of Columbia and the provision for open space in and around the same will be subject to the approval of the National Capital Planning Commission.
(June 20, 1938, 52 Stat. 802, ch. 534, § 16.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-432.
1973 Ed., § 5-428.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1004 and § 10-1121.11.
Cross References
National Capital Planning Commission, proposed developments, projects and acquisitions, see § 2-1004.
Rental and utilization of public space, conditional authorization to construct structures, federal and district governments, see § 10-1121.11.
Transfer of Functions
“National Capital Planning Commission” was substituted for “National Capital Park and Planning Commission” in the proviso in this section in view of the Act of June 6, 1924, ch. 270, § 9, as added by the Act of July 19, 1952, 66 Stat. 790, ch. 949, § 1, which transferred the functions, powers, and duties of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission to the National Capital Planning Commission.
Editor's Notes
This subchapter and subchapter V do not apply to buildings constructed on property transferred or conveyed pursuant to the Act of October 8, 1968, 82 Stat. 958, Pub. L. 90-553, as amended by the Act of May 25, 1982, 96 Stat. 101, Pub. L. 97-186.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter V - Chanceries › § 6–651.01. Transfer or use of chancery

§ 6–651.01. Transfer or use of chancery.
After October 13, 1964, no building or chancery being used by a foreign government in the District of Columbia shall be transferred to or used by another foreign government unless such use is in accordance with § 6-641.06, as amended, or unless such use was in accordance with applicable law on October 13, 1964.
(Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1092, Pub. L. 88-659, § 4; July 21, 1968, 82 Stat. 396, Pub. L. 90-412, § 1(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-421.
1973 Ed., § 5-418c.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-651.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter V - Chanceries › § 6–651.02. Discrimination against foreign government based on race, color, or creed prohibited

§ 6–651.02. Discrimination against foreign government based on race, color, or creed prohibited.
Sections 6-651.01 and 6-651.02 shall not be administered in such a way as to discriminate against any foreign government on the basis of the race, color, or creed of any of its citizens.
(Oct. 13, 1964, 78 Stat. 1092, Pub. L. 88-659, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-422.
1973 Ed., § 5-418d.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 6 - Zoning and Height of Buildings › Subchapter VI - Miscellaneous › § 6–661.02. Cancellation of building permits

§ 6–661.02. Cancellation of building permits.
In any case where building permits have been issued and no work has been begun thereunder, the person who has paid the fee for said permit may return said permit for cancellation, and upon the cancellation thereof there shall be refunded to him, in the manner prescribed by law for the refunding of erroneously paid taxes, the amount of said fee less the actual expense incident to the issuance of said permit, as determined by the Inspector of Buildings; provided, that application for such refund shall be made within 6 months after the issuance of said permit.
(Mar. 2, 1911, 36 Stat. 967, ch. 192.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-434.
1973 Ed., § 5-430.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.01. Fire escapes — Buildings used as dwellings; exceptions. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.01. Fire escapes — Buildings used as dwellings; exceptions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 70, ch. 957, § 1; Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. 1247, ch. 2566, § 1; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 843, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-501.
1973 Ed., § 5-301.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-701.03.
Cross References
Building regulations, see § 1-303.04.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(117) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.02. Fire escapes — Commercial buildings; access to escapes; hallway and stairway lights. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.02. Fire escapes — Commercial buildings; access to escapes; hallway and stairway lights. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 70, ch. 957, § 2; Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. 1247, ch. 2566; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 843, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-502.
1973 Ed., § 5-302.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-701.03.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.03. Duty of owner to provide fire safety measures. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.03. Duty of owner to provide fire safety measures. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 70, ch. 957, § 3; Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. 1247, ch. 2566; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 843, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-503.
1973 Ed., § 5-303.
Cross References
Fire Protection Study Commission, see § 3-1101 et seq.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2, of Fire Alarm Notice and Tenant Fire Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-314, February 22, 2010, 57 DCR 1649).
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.03a. Fire safety requirements for high-rise buildings. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.03a. Fire safety requirements for high-rise buildings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, ch. 957, § 3a; as added Mar. 11, 2010, D.C. Law 18-116, § 2, 57 DCR 893; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority under the Fire Alarm Notice and Tenant Fire Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2009, see Mayor’s Order 2009-101, June 12, 2009 ( 56 DCR 6844).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.04. Regulations authorized for enforcement of part. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.04. Regulations authorized for enforcement of part. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 71, ch. 957, § 4; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 844, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-504.
1973 Ed., § 5-304.
Cross References
Rules and regulations, Council and Mayor, power to make and enforce, see §§ 1-303.03 and 1-303.04.
Editor's Notes
Development of model construction codes: See Act of July 1, 1983, D.C. Law 5-15, 30 DCR 2661.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(118) of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.05. Elevators and stairways extending to basement; exemptions for certain office buildings. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.05. Elevators and stairways extending to basement; exemptions for certain office buildings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 71, ch. 957, § 5; Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. 1247, ch. 2566; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 844, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-505.
1973 Ed., § 5-305.
Cross References
Regulation of elevators, general powers of Council, see § 1-303.44.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.06. Obstruction of halls and stairways. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.06. Obstruction of halls and stairways. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 71, ch. 957, § 6; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 844, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-506.
1973 Ed., § 5-306.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.07. Obstruction of fire escapes and approaches. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.07. Obstruction of fire escapes and approaches. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 71, ch. 957, § 7; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 844, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-507.
1973 Ed., § 5-307.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.08. Violations of part. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.08. Violations of part. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 71, ch. 957, § 8; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 845, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-508.
1973 Ed., § 5-308.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.09. Notice requiring provision of fire safety measures — Contents. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.09. Notice requiring provision of fire safety measures — Contents. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 71, ch. 957, § 9; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 845, ch. 388; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-509.
1973 Ed., § 5-309.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-701.10.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.10. Notice requiring provision of fire safety measures — Service; failure of owner to comply. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.10. Notice requiring provision of fire safety measures — Service; failure of owner to comply. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 71, ch. 957, § 10; Mar. 2, 1907, 34 Stat. 1248, ch. 2566, § 1; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 845, ch. 388; June 11, 1960, 74 Stat. 203, Pub. L. 86-507, § 1(42); May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-510.
1973 Ed., § 5-310.
Cross References
Documentary evidence, prima facie evidence of delivery, certified mail return receipts, see § 14-506.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.11. Injunction to restrain use of building in violation of part. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.11. Injunction to restrain use of building in violation of part. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, 34 Stat. 72, ch. 957, § 11; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 846, ch. 388; June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 991, ch. 646, § 32(b); May 24, 1949, 63 Stat. 107, ch. 139, § 127; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 571, Pub. L. 91-358, title I,§ 155(c)(16); May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-511.
1973 Ed., § 5-311.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part A - Fire Escapes, Elevators, Stairways, Etc › § 6–701.12. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 6–701.12. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 19, 1906, ch. 957, § 12; June 4, 1934, 48 Stat. 846, ch. 388; Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 13(d), 34 DCR 1072; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 7(b), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-512.
1973 Ed., § 5-312.
References in Text
The “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986,” referred to in paragraph (8), is D.C. Law 6-216.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part B - Fees; Notices › § 6–703.02. Interstate agreement concerning hauling permit fees for certain multiaxle motor vehicles

§ 6–703.02. Interstate agreement concerning hauling permit fees for certain multiaxle motor vehicles.
The Mayor of the District of Columbia may enter into an interstate agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia or with the State of Maryland, or with both, which shall stipulate that any person: (1) who operates in the District of Columbia and in the state which is a party to the agreement a single unit motor vehicle which has 3 or more axles and which is designed to unload itself; (2) who has registered that motor vehicle in the District of Columbia or in that state; and (3) who but for the agreement is required to pay the fee for an annual hauling permit prescribed by § 6-703.01, and a similar fee imposed on the motor vehicle by that state, shall not be required to pay a fee described in clause (3) of this section which is imposed by a jurisdiction other than the jurisdiction in which the motor vehicle is registered. If the Mayor enters into an interstate agreement under this section, he may adjust the annual hauling permit fees of the District of Columbia referred to in clause (3) of this section so that the total amount of fees (including registration and inspection fees) required for the operation in the District of Columbia and in each state which is a party to such agreement of the vehicles referred to in clause (1) of this section shall be uniform.
(June 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 392, Pub. L. 92-327, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-517.
1973 Ed., § 5-316a.
Cross References
Motor vehicles and traffic, operators’ permits, registration, exemption of nonresidents, see § 50-1401.02.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part B - Fees; Notices › § 6–703.03. Regulations authorized concerning means of egress and fire safety appliances

§ 6–703.03. Regulations authorized concerning means of egress and fire safety appliances.
The Council of the District of Columbia, for protection against fire, is hereby authorized, after public hearing, to promulgate regulations to require the owner entitled to the beneficial use, rental, or control of any building now existing or hereafter erected, other than a private dwelling, which is 3 or more stories or over 30 feet in height, or is used as a hospital, school, asylum, sanitarium, convalescent home, or for similar use, or as a place of amusement, public assembly, restaurant, or for similar use, to provide, install and maintain sufficient and suitable means of egress, guide signs, guide lights, exit lights, hall and stairway lights, standpipes, fire extinguishers, alarm gongs and striking stations, and such other appliances as the Council may deem necessary for such buildings.
(Dec. 24, 1942, 56 Stat. 1083, ch. 818, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-518.
1973 Ed., § 5-317.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-703.04, § 6-703.05, § 6-703.06, § 6-703.07, § 6-703.08, and § 6-703.09.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 402(119) Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to the District of Columbia Council, subject to the right of the Commissioner as provided in § 406 of the Plan. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part B - Fees; Notices › § 6–703.04. Occupancy after receipt of notice

§ 6–703.04. Occupancy after receipt of notice.
It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy any building 30 days after notice in writing from the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his designated agents that the owner entitled to the beneficial use, rental, or control of any building has failed or neglected to comply with the notice provided for by § 6-703.05 to provide any such building with means of egress or appliances required by the regulations promulgated by the Council of the District of Columbia under § 6-703.03.
(Dec. 24, 1942, 56 Stat. 1083, ch. 818, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-519.
1973 Ed., § 5-318.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part B - Fees; Notices › § 6–703.05. Notice requiring installation of means of egress or fire safety appliances

§ 6–703.05. Notice requiring installation of means of egress or fire safety appliances.
The notice from the Mayor of the District of Columbia requiring the erection of means of egress and other appliances required by the regulations promulgated under § 6-703.03 shall specify the character and number of means of egress or other appliances to be provided, the location of the same, and the time within which said means of egress or other appliances shall be provided, and in no case shall more than 90 days be allowed for compliance with said notice unless the Mayor shall, in his discretion, deem it necessary to extend their time.
(Dec. 24, 1942, 56 Stat. 1084, ch. 818, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-520.
1973 Ed., § 5-319.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-703.04 and § 6-703.08.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 7 - Fire Safety › Subchapter I - General › Part B - Fees; Notices › § 6–703.06. Violation of §§ 6-703.03 to 6-703.09

§ 6–703.06. Violation of §§ 6-703.03 to 6-703.09.
Any owner entitled to the beneficial use, rental, or control of any building failing or neglecting to provide means of egress, guide signs, guide lights, exit lights, hall and stairway lights, standpipes, fire extinguishers, alarm gongs and striking stations, or other appliances required by the regulations promulgated under §§ 6-703.03 to 6-703.09 after notice from the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his designated agents so to do, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 per day for each and every day he fails to comply with such notice. Any person violating any other provision of §§ 6-703.03 to 6-703.09 or regulations promulgated hereunder shall be punished, upon conviction thereof, by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 per day for each and every day such violation exists.
(Dec. 24, 1942, 56 Stat. 1084, ch. 818, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-521.
1973 Ed., § 5-320.
Change in Government
This section originated at a time when local government powers were delegated to a Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia (see Acts Relating to the Establishment of the District of Columbia and its Various Forms of Governmental Organization in Volume 1). Section 401 of Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1967 (see Reorganization Plans in Volume 1) transferred all of the functions of the Board of Commissioners under this section to a single Commissioner. The District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, 87 Stat. 818, § 711 ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.11), abolished the District of Columbia Council and the Office of Commissioner of the District of Columbia. These branches of government were replaced by the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of Mayor of the District of Columbia, respectively. Accordingly, and also pursuant to § 714(a) of such Act ( D.C. Code, § 1-207.14(a)), appropriate changes in terminology were made in this section.