D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2903
Before the Director issues a license, the District of Columbia Fire Department shall inspect the facility to determine compliance with fire safety requirements and shall submit the findings to the Director.
Before issuing a license, the Director shall conduct an on-site inspection to determine compliance with the Act and this chapter.
The Director shall send a written report of the findings of the inspection to the applicant no later than fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of the inspection.
If the report states that there are deficiencies, the applicant shall correct them within the time period required by the Director.
The Director may request written proof of correction of deficiencies and may conduct a follow-up inspection to determine correction of deficiencies after the applicant notifies the Director that the deficiencies have been corrected.
The Director may deny the application if the deficiencies have not been corrected within a time period required by the Director pursuant to § 2903.4. The facility may reapply for a license after deficiencies are corrected by submitting a new application and fee in accordance with this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2903