D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-F607

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 25-F607 - CLEANABILITY - FLOOR CARPETING, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION

607.1

A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material shall not be installed as a floor covering in toilet room areas where handwashing sinks, toilets, or urinals are located; refuse storage rooms; or other areas where the floor is subject to moisture.

607.2 If carpeting is installed as a floor covering in areas other than those specified in Section 607.1, it shall be:

(a) Securely attached to the floor with a durable mastic, by using a stretch and tack method, or by another similar method; and

(b) Installed tightly against the wall under the coving or installed away from the wall with a space between the carpet and the wall and with the edges of the carpet secured by metal stripping or some other means.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-F607

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 3582 (March 15, 2013)

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)(8) (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)) and Mayor's Order 2007-63, dated March 8, 2007.