D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-108

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024
Rule 14-108 - DEPOSIT OF COLLATERAL FOR UNCORRECTED VIOLATIONS
108.1

If orders are issued for one (1) or more violations specified in subsection 108.2 or 108.3, and no appeal from the orders has been taken, and reinspection of the premises indicates that one or more of the items have not been corrected, then the Director or his or her authorized representative may issue a notice requiring the deposit of collateral for the uncorrected item or items.

108.2

The following violations of this subtitle shall be subject to the provisions of this section:

Bedding §§ 1005, 1104
Cleanliness and Sanitation § 800
Drainage § 703
Extermination § 805
Facilities for Food Preparation and Storage § 600
Gutters and Downspouts § 703
Heating § 501
Locks and Keys § 607
Mattresses § 607
Receptacles for Ashes, Garbage or Refuse § 803
Register §§ 1002, 1102
Screening § 806
Sheds and Fences § 808
Storage of Ashes, Garbage or Refuse § 803
Unoccupied and Uncompleted Buildings § 900
Water Heating Facility § 606
Windows and Doors § 705

108.3

The Director may, with respect to residential property, enforce the following regulatory requirements by the use of the procedure authorized in this section as they are discovered in the course of standard housing inspections:

POLICE REGULATIONS

Safeguarding of unused or discarded refrigerators, iceboxes, freezer lockers, or other boxes or containers capable of confining children Art. 39, § 1

Keeping fowl without a permit Art. 18, § 7

Keeping pigeons without a permit Art. 18, § 10

HEALTH ORDINANCES

Obstructed pipes and drains § 10

(Health Regs.)

108.4

The Director may, with respect to residential property, enforce the following requirements as they are discovered in the course of standard housing inspections by using the procedure authorized in this section:

(a) Nuisances to be abated..........D.C. Official Code § 6-804 (2001); and
(b) Removal of weeds..........D.C. Official Code §§ 8-301, 8-302 (2001).
108.5

The notice authorized by this section shall:

(a) State the nature of the violation;
(b) Provide for a period of five (5) days after receipt of notice for the responsible person to deposit collateral as directed; and
(c) Provide for the responsible person the options of forfeit in collateral or requesting a court trial.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-108

The Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia, 5G DCRR §§ 2801 -2803, Commissioners' Order 55-1503 (August 11, 1955)