D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D807

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 25-D807 - CLEANABILITY AND EXPOSURE - FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS ATTACHMENTS, STUDS, JOISTS, AND RAFTERS

807.1

To facilitate cleaning, floors, workrooms, and passageways shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, loose boards, and unnecessary holes and openings.

807.2

Except as specified in section 807.3, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be easily cleanable.

807.3

In public areas, wall and ceiling surfaces and decorative items and attachments that are provided for ambiance need not meet the requirements of section 808.1 if they are kept clean.

807.4

Studs, joists, rafters and beams shall not be exposed in bathrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, toilet rooms, on-site laundry areas, food areas, or in areas subject to moisture.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D807

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009)

Authority: Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 ("Act") (effective October 3, 2001), D.C. Law 14-28, D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(12) (2008 Repl.), and the Mayor's Order 2006-10 dated January 27, 2006