D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-G101
Strike Chapter 1 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Chapter 1 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows:
Title. The Property Maintenance Code shall consist of the 2015 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (International Property Maintenance Code), as the Property Maintenance Code Supplement (Title 12-G DCMR) of the Construction Codes Supplement.
Scope. The provisions of the Property Maintenance Code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential premises and shall constitute minimum requirements and standards for: premises, equipment, and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing premises; and for administration, enforcement and penalties.
Intent. The purpose of the Property Maintenance Code is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of premises. Existing premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required therein.
Severability. The provisions of Sections 102.5, Severability, and 102.5.1, Severance of Invalid Provisions, of Title 12-A DCMR, shall apply to the Property Maintenance Code and are hereby incorporated by reference.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-G101