3117. CODE MODIFICATIONS TO FLOOD RESISTANT DESIGN PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CODES

3117 CODE MODIFICATIONS TO FLOOD RESISTANT DESIGN PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CODES 3117.1 An applicant seeking a code modification to any provision of the Construction Codes relating to any development on a development site located wholly or partially inside a flood hazard area must have DOB approval. No approval will be granted by DOB unless: (a) The code modification complies with the procedures set forth in Appendix G 12-A DCMR; and (b) DOEE has reviewed and provided a recommendation to DOB regarding the code modification request. 3117.2 Notwithstanding any provision of this section, all structures wholly or partially inside flood hazard areas shall be designed and constructed to have the capability of resisting the base flood and high flood. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 006821 (June 20, 2025). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Environment 20 DCMR § 3117