D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-4199

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Rule 21-4199 - DEFINITIONS
4199.1

When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

Best Management Practice (BMP) - Structural or nonstructural practice that minimizes the impact of stormwater runoff on receiving waterbodies and other environmental resources, especially by reducing runoff volume and the pollutant loads carried in that runoff.

Condominium - means real estate, portions of which are designated for separate ownership and the remainder of which is designated for common ownership solely by the owners of the portions designated for separate ownership, provided the undivided interests in the common elements are vested in the unit owners.

Cooling Water - water used as a heat conductor in cooling towers.

Cooperative Housing Association - means an association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, organized for the purpose of owning and operating residential real property, the shareholders or members of which, by reason of their ownership of a stock or membership certificate, a proprietary lease or other evidence of membership, are entitled to occupy a dwelling unit pursuant to the terms of a proprietary lease or occupancy agreement.

DC Water - the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.

DDOE or DOEE - the Department of Energy and Environment.

Dwelling Unit - any habitable room or group of rooms with kitchen and bathroom facilities forming a single unit located within a building or structure, which is wholly or partially used or intended to be used for living, sleeping and the preparation and consumption of meals by human occupants, and is under the control of and for the use of the occupant.

Non-Potable Water Source - water from a source or sources including, but not limited to, surface water or trucked water, but excluding water from the District's water distribution supply system, groundwater, or cooling water.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 21-4199

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8820, 8823 (July 27, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11244 (August 2, 2013); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 9613 (9/29/2017); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 8770 (7/26/2019)
Authority: Sections 203(3) and (11) and 216 of the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996, effective April 18, 1996 (D.C. Law 11-111, §§ 203(3), (11) and 216; D.C. Official Code §§ 34-2202.03(3) and (11) (2010 Repl.) and D.C. Official Code §§ 34-2202.16 (2010 Repl.)); Section 6(a) of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1206; D.C. Official Code § 2-505(a) (2011 Repl.)).