D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-603
Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 14-603 - WATERPROOF FLOORS IN TOILETS603.1The owner of a building used for residential purposes shall provide each water closet compartment, privy, toilet room, and bathroom in the building with a waterproof floor surface and wall base.
603.2The wall base shall be at least three inches (3") in height.
603.3The waterproof floor surface shall consist of one of the following:
(a) Smooth-finished tile or masonry which is effectively sealed so that it has a nonporous surface, laid in a manner free from cracks or open joints, and tightly joined to the base;(b) Tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring that is tightly laid without open cracks or joints, and which is tightly joined to the base. Both the base and surface shall be covered with a seal coat of waterproof finish; or(c) Linoleum, plastic, or rubber floor covering, or linoleum, asphalt, rubber or plastic floor tiles, firmly cemented to a smooth substantial subfloor, laid without overlapping or open joints, and tightly joined to the base.603.4The term "linoleum" as used in this section, means a floor covering made of special preparations of linseed oil, gum, coloring matter, and wood flour, firmly affixed to a cloth or feltpaper base, and does not include enameled and cottonlinter composition coverings.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, r. 14-603
The Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia, 5G DCRR § 1202, Commissioners' Order 55-1503 (August 11, 1955)