5326. [RESERVED]

5326 EMERGENCY REPAIR ITEMS LIST 5326.1 The following items are to be considered of an emergency nature and shall be corrected by the owner within twenty-four (24) hours of notice by the Inspector: Electrical outlet smoking or sparking; Escaping gas from gas stove; Major plumbing leaks or flooding; Natural gas leak or fumes; Electrical situation which could result in shock or fire; No heat when outside temperature is below fifty degrees Farenheit (50º F); Lack of utilities; and Any other condition the Inspector deems necessary which may cause a threat to tenant's health or safety. 5326.2 If the owner does not make the required emergency repairs within twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the owner violations, Housing Assistance Payments shall be abated in accordance with § 5329. 5326.3 If the Family does not make the required emergency repairs within twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the failed Family violation(s), the Family shall be recommended for termination. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890 (June 29, 2012). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Housing 14 DCMR § 5326