101. GENERAL

101 GENERAL 101.1 Title. The Property Maintenance Code shall consist of the 2015 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (International Property Maintenance Code), as amended by the Property Maintenance Code Supplement (Title 12-G DCMR) of the Construction Codes Supplement. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Property Maintenance Code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential premises and shall constitute minimum requirements and standards for: premises, equipment, and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing premises; and for administration, enforcement and penalties. 101.3 Intent. The purpose of the Property Maintenance Code is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of premises. Existing premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health and safety as required therein. 101.4 Severability. The provisions of Sections 102.5, Severability, and 102.5.1, Severance of Invalid Provisions, of Title 12-A DCMR, shall apply to the Property Maintenance Code and are hereby incorporated by reference. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6173 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Property Maintenance Code (2017), referred to as the “Property Maintenance Code,” consists of the 2015 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (International Property Maintenance Code), published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the Property Maintenance Code Supplement of 2017 (12-G DCMR). The International Property Maintenance Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/toc/551/ District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Property Maintenance Code Supplement of 2017 12-G DCMR § 101