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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 12 - Preservation of Historic Places and Areas in the Georgetown Area › § 6–1202. Restrictions on alteration of buildings

§ 6–1202. Restrictions on alteration of buildings.
In order to promote the general welfare and to preserve and protect the places and areas of historic interest, exterior architectural features, and examples of the type of architecture used in the National Capital in its initial years, the Mayor of the District of Columbia, before issuing any permit for the construction, alteration, reconstruction, or razing of any building within said Georgetown district described in § 6-1201, shall refer the plans to the National Commission of Fine Arts for a report as to the exterior architectural features, height, appearance, color, and texture of the materials of exterior construction which is subject to public view from a public highway. The National Commission of Fine Arts shall report promptly to said Mayor of the District of Columbia its recommendations, including such changes, if any, as in the judgment of the Commission are necessary and desirable to preserve the historic value of said Georgetown district. The said Mayor shall take such actions as in his judgment are right and proper in the circumstances; provided, that, if the said Commission of Fine Arts fails to submit a report on such plans within 45 days, its approval thereof shall be assumed and a permit may be issued.
(Sept. 22, 1950, 64 Stat. 904, ch. 984, § 2.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1102.
1973 Ed., § 5-802.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Under the “Shipstead-Luce Act”, see Mayor’s Order 89-92, May 9, 1989.
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 12 - Preservation of Historic Places and Areas in the Georgetown Area › § 6–1203. Board of Review established

§ 6–1203. Board of Review established.
In carrying out the purpose of this chapter, the Commission of Fine Arts is hereby authorized to appoint a committee of 3 architects, who shall serve as a Board of Review without expense to the United States and who shall advise the Commission of Fine Arts, in writing, regarding designs and plans referred to it.
(Sept. 22, 1950, 64 Stat. 904, ch. 984, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1103.
1973 Ed., § 5-803.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 12 - Preservation of Historic Places and Areas in the Georgetown Area › § 6–1204. Survey of Old Georgetown district authorized

§ 6–1204. Survey of Old Georgetown district authorized.
Said Mayor of the District of Columbia, with the aid of the National Park Service and of the National Capital Planning Commission, shall make a survey of the “Old Georgetown” area for the use of the Commission of Fine Arts and of the building permit office of the District of Columbia, such survey to be made at a cost not exceeding $8,000, which amount is hereby authorized.
(Sept. 22, 1950, 64 Stat. 904, ch. 984, § 4.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1104.
1973 Ed., § 5-804.
Transfer of Functions
“National Capital Planning Commission” was substituted for “National Park and Planning Commission” 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.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Under the “Shipstead-Luce Act”, see Mayor’s Order 89-92, May 9, 1989.
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 12 - Preservation of Historic Places and Areas in the Georgetown Area › § 6–1205. Construction

§ 6–1205. Construction.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as superseding or affecting in any manner any act of Congress heretofore enacted relating to the alteration, repair, or demolition of insanitary or unsafe dwellings or other structures.
(Sept. 22, 1950, 64 Stat. 904, ch. 984, § 5.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1105.
1973 Ed., § 5-805.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 12 - Preservation of Historic Places and Areas in the Georgetown Area › § 6–1206. Old Georgetown Market declared historic landmark

§ 6–1206. Old Georgetown Market declared historic landmark.
That the real property, together with all structures thereon on September 21, 1966, described as lot 800, square 1186, of the District of Columbia, commonly known as the Old Georgetown Market, is hereby declared a historic landmark, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia is authorized and directed to preserve such property as a historic landmark and to operate and maintain it as a public market, except that the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the use of a portion of such property as a museum to be operated by the Secretary in connection with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Such property shall not be used under authority of any provision of law for any purpose not provided in this section unless:
(1) Such law is enacted after September 21, 1966; and
(2) Specifically authorizes such property to be used for such other purpose.
(Sept. 21, 1966, 80 Stat. 829, Pub. L. 89-600, § 1.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1106.
1973 Ed., § 5-806.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1207.
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 12 - Preservation of Historic Places and Areas in the Georgetown Area › § 6–1207. Appropriations to carry out § 6-1206

§ 6–1207. Appropriations to carry out § 6-1206.
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of § 6-1206, there are authorized to be appropriated to the District of Columbia such sums as may be necessary.
(Sept. 21, 1966, 80 Stat. 830, Pub. L. 89-600, § 2; Jan. 5, 1971, 84 Stat. 1938, Pub. L. 91-650, title VII, § 701.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1107.
1973 Ed., § 5-807.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition, see § 2 of the Preservation of Residential Neighborhoods Against Nuisances Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-352, August 12, 1996, 43 DCR 4626), and § 2 of the Preservation of Residential Neighborhoods Against Nuisances Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-412, October 28, 1996, 43 DCR 6068).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Preservation of Residential Neighborhoods Against Nuisances Temporary Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-209, April 9, 1997, law notification 44 DCR ).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1301. Congressional findings and policy

§ 6–1301. Congressional findings and policy.
(a) The Congress finds that the operation in the United States of foreign missions and public international organizations and the official missions to such organizations, including the permissible scope of their activities and the location and size of their facilities, is a proper subject for the exercise of federal jurisdiction.
(b) The Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States to support the secure and efficient operation of United States missions abroad, to facilitate the secure and efficient operation in the United States of foreign missions and public international organizations and the official missions to such organizations, and to assist in obtaining appropriate benefits, privileges, and immunities for those missions and organizations and to require their observance of corresponding obligations in accordance with international law.
(c) The treatment to be accorded to a foreign mission in the United States shall be determined by the Secretary after due consideration of the benefits, privileges, and immunities provided to missions of the United States in the country or territory represented by that foreign mission, as well as matters relating to the protection of the interests of the United States.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 283, Pub. L. 97-241, § 202(b); Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 405, Pub. L. 99-93, § 127(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1201.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1309.
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 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1302. Definitions

§ 6–1302. Definitions.
(a) For purposes of this chapter:
(1) “Benefit” (with respect to a foreign mission) means any acquisition, or authorization for an acquisition, in the United States by or for a foreign mission, including the acquisition of: (A) real property by purchase, lease, exchange, construction, or otherwise; (B) public services, including services relating to customs, importation, and utilities, and the processing of applications or requests relating to public services; (C) supplies, maintenance, and transportation; (D) locally engaged staff on a temporary or regular basis; (E) travel and related services; and (F) protective services; and includes such other benefits as the Secretary may designate;
(2) “Chancery” means the principal offices of a foreign mission used for diplomatic or related purposes, and annexes to such offices (including ancillary offices and support facilities), and includes the site and any building on such site which is used for such purposes;
(3) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Foreign Missions established pursuant to § 6-1303(a);
(4) “Foreign mission” means any mission to or agency in the United States involving diplomatic, consular, or other governmental activities of: (A) a foreign government; or (B) an organization (other than an international organization, as defined in § 6-1309(b)) representing a territory or political entity which has been granted diplomatic or other official privileges and immunities under the laws of the United States or which engages in some aspect of the conduct of the international affairs of such territory or political entity; including any real property of such a mission and including the personnel of such a mission;
(5) “Real property” includes any right, title, or interest in or to, or the beneficial use of, any real property in the United States, including any office or other building;
(6) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State;
(7) “Sending state” means the foreign government, territory, or political entity represented by a foreign mission; and
(8) “United States” means, when used in a geographic sense, the several states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States.
(b) Determinations with respect to the meaning and applicability of the terms used in subsection (a) of this section shall be committed to the discretion of the Secretary.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 283, Pub. L. 97-241, § 202; Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 405, Pub. L. 99-93, § 127(b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1202.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1307 and § 6-1309.01.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1303. Office of Foreign Missions

§ 6–1303. Office of Foreign Missions.
(a) The Secretary shall establish an Office of Foreign Missions as an office within the Department of State. The Office shall be headed by a Director, appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall perform his or her functions under the supervision and direction of the Secretary. The Secretary may delegate this authority for supervision and direction of the Director only to the Deputy Secretary of State or an Under Secretary of State. The Director shall have the rank of ambassador. The Director shall be an individual who is a member of the Foreign Service, who has been a member of the Foreign Service for at least 10 years, who has significant administrative experience, and who has served in countries in which the United States has had significant problems in assuring the secure and efficient operations of its missions as the result of the actions of other countries.
(b) There shall also be a Deputy Director of the Office of Foreign Missions who shall be an individual who has served in the United States intelligence community.
(c) The Secretary may authorize the Director to:
(1) Assist agencies of federal, state, and municipal government with regard to ascertaining and according benefits, privileges, and immunities to which a foreign mission may be entitled;
(2) Provide or assist in the provision of benefits for or on behalf of a foreign mission in accordance with § 6-1304; and
(3) Perform such other functions as the Secretary may determine necessary in furtherance of the policy of this chapter.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 284, Pub. L. 97-241, § 202(b); Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1017, Pub. L. 98-164, § 604(a), (b).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1203.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1302 and § 6-1307.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1305. Property

§ 6–1305. Property.
(a)(1) The Secretary shall require any foreign mission, including any mission to an international organization (as defined in § 6-1309(b)(2)), to notify the Director prior to any proposed acquisition, or any proposed sale or other disposition, of any real property by or on behalf of such mission. The foreign mission (or other party acting on behalf of the foreign mission) may initiate or execute any contract, proceeding, application, or other action required for the proposed action:
(A) Only after the expiration of the 60-day period beginning on the date of such notification (or after the expiration of such shorter period as the Secretary may specify in a given case); and
(B) Only if the mission is not notified by the Secretary within that period that the proposal has been disapproved; however, the Secretary may include in such a notification such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine appropriate in order to remove the disapproval.
(2) For purposes of this section, “acquisition” includes any acquisition or alteration of, or addition to, any real property or any change in the purpose for which real property is used by a foreign mission.
(b) The Secretary may require any foreign mission to divest itself of, or forego the use of, any real property determined by the Secretary:
(1) Not to have been acquired in accordance with this section;
(2) To exceed limitations placed on real property available to a United States mission in the sending state; or
(3) Where otherwise necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
(c) If a foreign mission has ceased conducting diplomatic, consular, and other governmental activities in the United States and has not designated a protecting power or other agent approved by the Secretary to be responsible for the property of that foreign mission, the Secretary:
(1) Until the designation of a protecting power or other agent approved by the Secretary, may protect and preserve any property of that foreign mission; and
(2) May authorize the Director to dispose of such property at such time as the Secretary may determine after the expiration of the 1-year period beginning on the date that the foreign mission ceased those activities, and may remit to the sending state the net proceeds from such disposition.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 285, Pub. L. 97-241, § 205; Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 405, Pub. L. 99-93, § 127(d), (e).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1205.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1306 and § 6-1307.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1307. Preemption

§ 6–1307. Preemption.
Notwithstanding any other law, no act of any federal agency shall be effective to confer or deny any benefit with respect to any foreign mission contrary to this chapter. Nothing in § 6-1302, § 6-1303, § 6-1304, or § 6-1305 may be construed to preempt any state or municipal law or governmental authority regarding zoning, land use, health, safety, or welfare, except that a denial by the Secretary involving a benefit for a foreign mission within the jurisdiction of a particular state or local government shall be controlling.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 288, Pub. L. 97-241, § 207.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1207.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1309. Application to international organizations

§ 6–1309. Application to international organizations.
(a) The Secretary may make § 6-1306, or any other provision of this chapter, applicable with respect to an international organization to the same extent that it is applicable with respect to a foreign mission if the Secretary determines that such application is necessary to carry out the policy set forth in § 6-1301(b) and to further the objectives set forth in § 6-1304(b).
(b) For purposes of this section, “international organization” means:
(1) a public international organization designated as such pursuant to the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. §§ 288 — 288f-4) or a public international organization created pursuant to a treaty or other international agreement as an instrument through or by which 2 or more foreign governments engage in some aspect of their conduct of international affairs; and
(2) an official mission (other than a United States mission) to such a public international organization; including any real property of such an organization or mission and including the personnel of such an organization or mission.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 289, Pub. L. 97-241, § 209.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1209.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1302, § 6-1305, § 6-1314, and § 6-1315.
References in Text
The “International Organizations Immunities Act,” referred to in (b), is the Act of Dec. 29, 1945, C. 652, 59 Stat. 669, as amended, and is codified as 22 U.S.C. §§ 288—288f-4.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1310. Privileges and immunities

§ 6–1310. Privileges and immunities.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the authority of the United States to carry out its international obligations, or to supersede or limit immunities otherwise available by law. No act or omission by any foreign mission, public international organization, or official mission to such an organization, in compliance with this chapter shall be deemed to be an implied waiver of any immunity otherwise provided for by law.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 290, Pub. L. 97-241, § 210.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1210.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1311. Enforcement

§ 6–1311. Enforcement.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to make available any benefits to a foreign mission contrary to this chapter. The United States, acting on its own behalf or on behalf of a foreign mission, has standing to bring or intervene in an action to obtain compliance with this chapter, including any action for injunctive or other equitable relief.
(b) Upon the request of any federal agency, any state or local government agency, or any business or other person that proposes to enter into a contract or other transaction with a foreign mission, the Secretary shall advise whether the proposed transaction is prohibited by any regulation or determination of the Secretary under this chapter.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 290, Pub. L. 97-241, § 211.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1211.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1312. Presidential approved procedures and guidelines

§ 6–1312. Presidential approved procedures and guidelines.
The authorities granted to the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be exercised in accordance with procedures and guidelines approved by the President.
(Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 290, Pub. L. 97-241, § 212.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1212.
Effective Dates
For effective date of amendment made by title II of Pub. L. 97-241, Historical and Statutory Notes following § 6-1301.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1313. Extraordinary protective services

§ 6–1313. Extraordinary protective services.
(a) General authority. — The Secretary may provide extraordinary protective services for foreign missions directly, by contract, or through state or local authority to the extent deemed necessary by the Secretary in carrying out this chapter, except that the Secretary may not provide under this section any protective services for which authority exists to provide such services under § 3056A(a)(7) and (d) of Title 18, United States Code.
(b) Requirement of extraordinary circumstances. — The Secretary may provide funds to a state or local authority for protective services under this section only if the Secretary has determined that a threat of violence, or other circumstances, exists which requires extraordinary security measures which exceed those which local law enforcement agencies can reasonably be expected to take.
(c) Consultation with Congress before obligation of funds. — Funds may be obligated under this section only after regulations to implement this section have been issued by the Secretary after consultation with appropriate committees of the Congress.
(d) Restrictions on use of funds. — Of the funds made available for obligation under this section in any fiscal year:
(1) Not more than 20% may be obligated for protective services within any single state during that year; and
(2) Not less than 15% shall be retained as a reserve for protective services provided directly by the Secretary or for expenditures in local jurisdictions not otherwise covered by an agreement for protective services under this section. The limitations on funds available for obligation in this subsection shall not apply to unobligated funds during the final quarter of any fiscal year.
(e) Period of agreement with state or local authority. — Any agreement with a state or local authority for the provision of protective services under this section shall be for a period of not to exceed 90 days in any calendar year, but such agreements may be renewed after review by the Secretary.
(f) Requirement for appropriations. — Contracts may be entered into in carrying out this section only to such extent or in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation acts.
(g) Working capital fund. — Amounts used to carry out this section shall not be subject to § 6-1308(h).
(Aug. 24, 1982, Pub. L. 97-241, § 214; as added Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 405, Pub. L. 99-93, § 126(a); Mar. 9, 2006, 120 Stat. 255, Pub. L. 109-177, § 605(d)(3).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1213.
Effect of Amendments
Pub. L. 109-177, in subsec. (a), substituted “§ 3056A(a)(7) and (d) of Title 18” for “§§ 202(8) and 208 of Title 3”.
Effective Dates
Section 126(e) of Pub. L. 99-93 provided that the amendments made by the section shall take effect on October 1, 1985.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13 - Regulation of Foreign Missions › § 6–1314. Use of foreign mission in a manner incompatible with its status as a foreign mission

§ 6–1314. Use of foreign mission in a manner incompatible with its status as a foreign mission.
(a) Establishment of limitation on certain uses. — A foreign mission may not allow an unaffiliated alien the use of any premise of that foreign mission which is inviolable under United States law (including any treaty) for any purpose which is incompatible with its status as a foreign mission, including use as a residence.
(b) Temporary lodging. — For the purposes of this section, the term “residence” does not include such temporary lodging as may be permitted under regulations issued by the Secretary.
(c) Waiver. — The Secretary may waive subsection (a) of this section with respect to all foreign missions of a country (and may revoke such a waiver) 30 days after providing written notification of such a waiver, together with the reasons for such waiver (or revocation of such a waiver), to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(d) Report. — Not later than 180 days after December 23, 1987, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Congress concerning the implementation of this section and shall submit such other reports to the Congress concerning changes in implementation as may be necessary.
(e) Definitions. — For the purposes of this section:
(1) The term “foreign mission” includes any international organization as defined in § 6-1309(b).
(2) The term “unaffiliated alien” means, with respect to a foreign country, an alien who:
(A) Is admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant, and
(B) Is not a member, or a family member of a member, of a foreign mission of that foreign country.
(Aug. 24, 1982, Pub. L. 97-241, § 215; as added Dec. 23, 1987, 101 Stat. 1343, Pub. L. 100-204, title I, § 128(a).)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1214.
Effective Dates
Section 128(b) of Pub. L. 100-204 provided that:
“(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any foreign mission beginning on the Dates of enactment of this Act.
“(2)(A) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning 6 months after the Dates of enactment of this Act with respect to any nonimmigrant alien who is using a foreign mission as a residence or a place of business on the Dates of enactment of this Act.
“(B) The Secretary of State may delay the effective Dates provided for in subparagraph (A) for not more than 6 months with respect to any nonimmigrant alien if the Secretary finds that a hardship to that alien would result from the implementation of subsection (A).”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 13A - Foreign-Government-Owned Real Property Task Force › § 6–1331. Foreign-Government-Owned Real Property Task Force

§ 6–1331. Foreign-Government-Owned Real Property Task Force.
(a) There is established the Foreign-Government-Owned Real Property Task Force ("Task Force") with the purpose of serving as a collaborative body to address matters relating to real property, including all buildings located on such real property, owned by foreign governments or their instrumentalities.
(b) The Task Force shall meet on a quarterly basis to review and identify issues with real property owned by foreign governments or their instrumentalities to include:
(1) The tax status of such property;
(2) The condition of such property; and
(3) Whether such property is in substantial compliance with District laws and regulations.
(c) The Task Force shall consist of the following members:
(1) Three Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, each of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor from Advisory Neighborhood Commission ("ANC") 2B, ANC 2D, ANC 3C, or ANC 3F; provided, that no more than one Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner may be appointed from a single ANC;
(2) The Director of the Department of Buildings, or the Director's designee;
(3) The Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the Office of Tax and Revenue, or the Deputy Chief Financial Officer's designee;
(4) The Director of the Department of Public Works, or the Director's designee;
(5) The Secretary of the District of Columbia, or the Secretary's designee;
(6) The Chairman of the Council, or the Chairman's designee; and
(7) The Director of the United States Department of State's Office of Foreign Missions ("OFM"), or the Director's designee.
(d) The Mayor shall designate one member of the Task Force to serve as its chairperson.
(e) On or before October 1 of each year, the Task Force shall submit to the Mayor, the Council, and OFM a report of its findings and recommendations to address the issues outlined in subsection (b) of this section.
(f) The Task Force shall convene its first meeting no later than 90 days after March 22, 2019.
(Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-254, § 4, 66 DCR 1335; Apr. 5, 2021, D.C. Law 23-269, § 501(g), 68 DCR 001490.)
Applicability
Section 7276 of D.C. Law 24-45 repealed the applicability provision of section 601 of D.C. Law 23-269 that impacted this section. Therefore the amendment of this section by Law 23-269 has been implemented.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1402. Approval

§ 6–1402. Approval.
The Council approves the Construction Codes pursuant to the procedures set forth in § 6-1409.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 3, 34 DCR 1072; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 5(a), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1302.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1403.01. Construction Codes database. [Repealed]

§ 6–1403.01. Construction Codes database. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 4a; as added June 25, 2002, D.C. Law 14-162, § 101, 49 DCR 4438; Apr. 27, 2013, D.C. Law 19-289, § 3(b), 60 DCR 2328.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1410.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 3(b) of the Sign Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-387, July 11, 2012, 59 DCR 8491).
For temporary repeal of section, see § 3(b) of the Sign Regulation Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-499, October 26, 2012, 59 DCR 12749), applicable after the Mayor’s issuance of a comprehensive final rulemaking governing signs on public space and private property, and with the condition that any order, rule, or regulation in effect under a law replaced by this act shall remain in effect until repealed, amended, or superseded.
Temporary Legislation
Section 3(b) of D.C. Law 19-181 repealed this section.
Section 8 of D.C. Law 19-181 provided that any order, rule, or regulation in effect under a law replaced by this act shall remain in effect until repealed, amended, or superseded.
Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-181 provided that sections 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the act shall apply upon the Mayor’s issuance of a comprehensive final rulemaking governing signs on public space and private property pursuant to section 2 of the act.
Section 11(b) of D.C. Law 19-181 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
Editor's Notes
Section 301 of D.C. Law 14-162 provided: “Pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), the Mayor may issue rules to implement the provisions of this act.”
Section 3(b) of D.C. Law 19-289 repealed this section.
Section 9 of D.C. Law 19-289 provided: “Any order, rule, or regulation in effect under a law replaced by this act shall remain in effect until repealed, amended, or superseded.”
Section 10 of D.C. Law 19-289 provided: “Applicability. Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 shall not apply until the Mayor’s issuance of a comprehensive final rulemaking governing signs on public space and private property pursuant to section 2.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1404. Intent

§ 6–1404. Intent.
The Construction Codes shall be construed to secure their expressed intent, which is to ensure public safety, health, and welfare by regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of premises, buildings, and structures, and mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas and electrical equipment and systems, including by providing standards for structural strength, energy and water conservation, accessibility to persons with disabilities, adequate egress facilities, sanitary equipment, light, ventilation, and fire safety, and the issuance of permits, and, in general, to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incident to the design, construction, erection, repair, removal, demolition, maintenance, use, and occupancy of buildings, structures, and premises, and related equipment and systems.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 5, 34 DCR 1072; Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-305, § 22, 53 DCR 6198; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 5(c), 63 DCR 4645.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1304.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-305 substituted “persons with disabilities” for “the physically handicapped”.
Mayor's Orders
Establishment of Building Code Advisory Committee: See Mayor’s Order 89-257, November 7, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1405. Conflicts

§ 6–1405. Conflicts.
(a) If conflict arises between the provisions of this chapter and the D.C. Supplement, the Model Codes, or their reference standards, the provisions of this chapter shall take precedence.
(b) If conflict arises between the D.C. Supplement, the Model Codes, and their reference standards:
(1) The provisions of the D.C. Supplement shall take precedence over the Model Codes and their reference standards, except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection;
(2) The provisions of the BOCA Basic/National Existing Structures Code/1984, 1st Edition, and the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1983 Edition, shall take precedence over the D.C. Supplement, other Model Codes, and their reference standards with regard to existing structures and Use Group R-4 buildings;
(3) The most stringent provisions of the BOCA Basic/National Existing Structures Code/1984, 1st Edition or the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1983 Edition, shall take precedence when a building is both an existing structure and in Use Group R-4;
(4) The provisions of the 1985 Supplement to the BOCA Basic/National Building Code, Basic/National Fire Prevention Code, Basic/National Mechanical Code, and Basic/National Plumbing Code shall take precedence over the provisions of the other Model Codes that they amend; and
(5) The provisions of the Model Codes other than their reference standards shall take precedence over their reference standards.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 6, 34 DCR 1072.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1305.
Mayor's Orders
Establishment of Building Code Advisory Committee: See Mayor’s Order 89-257, November 7, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1405.03. Expedited construction documents review procedures. [Repealed]

§ 6–1405.03. Expedited construction documents review procedures. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 6c; as added June 25, 2002, D.C. Law 14-162, § 101, 49 DCR 4438; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 5(f), 63 DCR 4645.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-1405.02.
Editor's Notes
Section 301 of D.C. Law 14-162 provided: “Pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), the Mayor may issue rules to implement the provisions of this act.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1405.05. Expedited Building Permit Review Program Fund

§ 6–1405.05. Expedited Building Permit Review Program Fund.
(a) There is established as a special fund the Expedited Building Permit Review Program Fund ("Fund"), which shall be administered by the Director of the Department in accordance with subsection (c) of this section.
(b) Revenue from fees imposed by the Department for the expedited review of building permit applications shall be deposited in the Fund.
(c) Money in the Fund shall be used to administer the expedited building permit review program at the Department. After all operational and administrative expenses of the expedited building permit review program are met, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer in the year-end close, the remaining balance shall revert to the General Fund.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 6e; as added Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 2062, 65 DCR 9388.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2062 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2062 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1406. Penalties

§ 6–1406. Penalties.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who violates any of the provisions of the Construction Codes or orders issued under the authority of the Construction Codes shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed $2000, or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both, for each violation.
(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code, Articles 14, 15, and 17 of the Building Code, Article 9 of the Existing Structures Code, or orders issued under the authority of these provisions shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not to exceed $2000, or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both, for each violation.
(c) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed, in addition to other available remedies, for any infraction of the provisions of the Construction Codes, including the provisions of the Fire Prevention Code, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 (“Civil Infractions Act”). Adjudication of any infraction shall be pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act.
(d) Prosecutions pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be brought in the name of the District of Columbia by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 7, 34 DCR 1072; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 30, 38 DCR 314; Oct. 18, 2005, D.C. Law 16-24, § 2(a), 52 DCR 8080.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 5-1306.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 6-751.09.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-24, in subsec. (a), substituted “$300” for “$2000” and substituted “10 days” for “90 days”; in subsec. (b), substituted “$300” for “$2000”; in subsec. (c), substituted “may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction” for “may be imposed, in addition to other available remedies, for any infraction”; and added subsec. (d).
Cross References
Smoke detector violations, election of remedies, see § 6-751.09.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Abatement of Nuisance Construction Projects Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-42, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3045).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Abatement of Nuisance Construction Projects Temporary Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Law 16-4, May 14, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 5427).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1406.01. Construction and Zoning Compliance Management Fund. [Repealed]

§ 6–1406.01. Construction and Zoning Compliance Management Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 7a; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-205, § 2042, 51 DCR 8441; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 128, 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2021(a), 57 DCR 181; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9037, 58 DCR 6226.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2042 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2042 of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2021(a) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2021(a) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
Short Title
Short title of subtitle D of title II of Law 15-205: Section 2041 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided that subtitle D of title II of the act may be cited as the Construction and Zoning Compliance Management Fund Amendment Act of 2004.
Short title: Section 2020 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle C of title II of the act may be cited as the “Zoning Enhanced Customer Services Amendment Act of 2009”.
Editor's Notes
Section 44 of D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical correction to this section after its repeal by D.C. Law 19-21.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 6 - Housing and Building Restrictions and Regulations › Chapter 14 - Construction Codes › Subchapter I - General Provisions › § 6–1406.02. Compliance letter fees

§ 6–1406.02. Compliance letter fees.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Office of Zoning Administrator administrative fee for the issuance of compliance letters shall be as follows:
(1) Zoning compliance letter for a single lot: $25.
(2) Zoning compliance letter for all other requests: $100.
(b) The Building Code Official may amend the administrative fees for the issuance of compliance letters by rulemaking pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.
(Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 7b; as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 2021(b), 57 DCR 181; May 18, 2016, D.C. Law 21-118, § 5(h), 63 DCR 4645.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2021(b) of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2021(b) of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).