D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-G702
Strike Section 702.4 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 702.4 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows:
Emergency escape openings. Required emergency escape openings shall be maintained in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction, and shall conform with the following. Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that was in effect at the time of construction and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening. It shall be the duty of the owner to keep fire escapes, stairways, and other egress facilities in a good state of repair, painted and free from obstruction.
Insert new Sections 702.5, 702.6 and 702.7 into the Property Maintenance Code to read to as follows:
Arrangements. Exits from dwelling units, rooming units and sleeping units, including guestrooms and dormitory units, shall not lead through other such units, or through toilet rooms or bathrooms.
Exit signs. All means of egress shall be indicated with approved "Exit" signs where required by the Building Code. All "Exit" signs shall be maintained visible, and all illuminated "Exit" signs shall be illuminated at all times that the building is occupied.
Stair identification. The interior and exterior of all stairway doors shall be provided with signage as required by Section 1022.9 of the Building Code.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-G702