16 DCMR 3306
3306. BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION INFRACTIONS
Cite as D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 16, § 3306
3306 CONSTRUCTION CODE INFRACTIONS
3306.1 CONSTRUCTION INFRACTIONS
The following abbreviations apply to this section:
IBC- International Building Code (2012 edition)
IPC- International Plumbing Code (2012 edition)
IPMC - International Property Maintenance Code (2012 edition)
3306.1.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:
(a) 12-A DCMR §§ 105.1, 105.1.1 and 105.1.3 (failure to obtain required permit; working without a required permit);
(b) 12-A DCMR § 105.1 (work or conditions exceeding scope of permit);
(c) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.2 (working outside of permitted construction hours);
(d) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.3 (working outside of permitted hours without a required after-hours permit);
(e) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.8 (failure to submit timely permit application for emergency work)
(f) 12-A DCMR § 109.2 (failure to notify code official when stages of construction are reached that require inspection);
(g) 12-A DCMR §§ 114.1, 114.1.1, 114.6, 114.7 and 114.9 (failure to comply with terms of a 'Stop Work Order');
(h) 12-A DCMR § 114.3 (unauthorized removal of a posted stop work order);
(i) 12-A DCMR § 115.5 (failure to comply with terms of posted "Unsafe Notice”);
(j) 12-A DCMR § 1603.2 (exceeding load restrictions);
(k) 12-A DCMR § 3307.1 (failure to protect adjoining property owner from damage);
(l) 12-A DCMR § 3307.2 (failure to provide required notification to owner of adjoining premises);
(m) 12-A DCMR § 3303.4 (failure to comply with site treatment requirements after demolition or raze);
(n) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.6 (HVAC work performed by non-D.C. licensed mechanic);
(o) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.6 (plumbing work performed by non-D.C. licensed plumber);
(p) 12-A DCMR §115.1 (allowing/creating unsafe structures, conditions or equipment);
(q) 12-A DCMR § 115.3 (failure to comply with notice of unsafe structure or equipment);
(r) 12-F DCMR § 403.4 (improper signage for public plumbing facilities); or
(s) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.6 (work performed by non-DC-licensed electrician).
(t) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.6 (work performed by non-D.C. licensed elevator mechanic);
3306.1.2 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:
(a) 12-A DCMR § 110.1 (use or occupancy of a premises, or change of load, without obtaining a certificate of occupancy);
(b) 12-A DCMR § 109.3.14 (failure to obtain final inspection; use or occupancy of building or structure without final inspection);
(c) IBC § 3301.2 (improper storage and placement of construction equipment and materials);
(d) IBC § 3302 (failure to maintain construction safeguards);
(e) IBC § 3306 (failure to protect pedestrian traffic during construction, remodeling or demolition activities);
(f) 12-A DCMR § 3307.7 (failure to repair and restore flashing on adjoining property where damaged during construction);
(g) 12-F DCMR § 1101.2 (failure to drain storm water into a separate storm sewer system, or a combined sewer system, or an approved place of disposal); or
(h) IPC § 802.1.4 (swimming pool water discharge into public/park space).
3306.1.3 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:
(a) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.7 (failure to post and maintain required raze notice);
(b) 12-A DCMR § 105.1.9 (failure to post permit);
(c) 12-A DCMR § 110.1.8 (failure to post certificate of occupancy);
(d) 12-A DCMR § 117.1 (failure to post occupant load signs);
(e) 12-A DCMR § 117.2 (failure to post design live loads; removal or defacement of design live load signs);
(f) IPMC § 506.2 (Plumbing stack, vent, waste or sewer line are not properly maintained or kept free of obstructions, leaks and defects);
(g) 12-F DCMR § 403.4 (improper signage for public plumbing facilities); or
(h) Any provision of the District of Columbia Construction Codes adopted pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendment Act of 1986, effective March 21, 1987 (D.C. Law 6-216; D.C. Official Code §§ 6-1401 et seq.) which is not cited elsewhere in Title 16 of the DCMR shall be a Class 3 infraction.
3306.1.4 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:
(a) IPMC § 505.4 (water heating facilities improperly installed or maintained, or incapable of providing adequate amount of hot water at peak demand); or
(b) IPC § 604.7 (failure to install water pressure booster system to provide required flow pressures at fixture outlets).
3306.2 BOILER INFRACTIONS
3306.2.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:
(a) 12-E DCMR §§ 1004.7 and 1001.3; 12-A DCMR §§ 105.1 and 105.1.1 (installation, relocation, alteration or repair of a boiler or pressure vessel without a permit);
(b) 12-A DCMR §§ 114.1, 114.1.1, 114.6, 114.7 and 114.9 (failure to comply with terms of a stop work order);
(c) 12-A DCMR § 114.3 (unauthorized removal or obstruction of a posted stop work order);
(d) 12-E DCMR §§ 1003.1 and 1003.3 (operation without a current Certificate of Inspection for a boiler or pressure vessel);
(e) 12-A DCMR § 115.5; 12-E DCMR § 1003.17.1 (violation of conditions of posted Unsafe to Use notice);
(f) 12-A DCMR § 108.5; 12-E DCMR § 1003.17; 12-G DCMR §108.4.1 (removal of Unsafe to Use placard without authorization);
(g) 12-E DCMR § 1001.4 (operation of boiler or pressure vessel without proper D.C. engineer's license);
(h) 12-E DCMR § 1003.2 (failure to obtain final inspection of work for which a permit is required);
(i) 12-E DCMR §1003.5 (operation in excess of allowable pressure stated on certificate of inspection);
(k) 12-E DCMR § 1003.6 (operation of equipment without safety appliances and piping; removal or tampering with safety appliances or piping);
(l) 12-E DCMR § 1003.17.1 (operation of unsafe or condemned equipment); or
(m) 12-A DCMR § 115.1 (failure to take down, remove or make safe defective or unsafe conditions or equipment).
3306.2.2 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:
(a) 12-E DCMR § 1003.14 (failure to comply with insurance company reporting duties);
(b) 12-E DCMR § 1003.12.3 (failure to file inspection reports with the code official);
(c) 12-E DCMR §§ 1001.5; 1003.12; 1003.9 (failure to inspect annually); or
(d) 12-E DCMR § 1018.1.5 (welder working without a valid D.C. authorization card).
3306.2.3 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:
(a) 12-E DCMR § 1001.2 (improper boiler or pressure vessel operation);
(b) 12-E DCMR §§ 1003.16 and 1003.16.1 (failure to make a repair, alteration, or cleaning, within the time specified in a notice or order, to a boiler or pressure vessel as specified in a notice);
(c) 12-E DCMR § 1003.4 (failure to notify code official that equipment is not covered by current certificate of inspection); or
(d) 12-E DCMR § 1003.17.2 (failure to notify code official of unsafe condition);
3306.2.4 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:
(a) 12-E DCMR § 1003.1 (certificate of inspection not properly posted); or
(b) 12-E DCMR § 1005.3 (failure to provide unobstructed and accessible means of egress for power boiler rooms)
3306.3 ELEVATOR INFRACTIONS
The following abbreviations apply to this section:
IPMC - International Property Maintenance Code (2012 edition)
IFC - International Fire Code (2012 edition)
The following abbreviation applies to this section and identifies referenced standards adopted by the 2013 District of Columbia Construction Codes:
ASME- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
3306.3.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:
12-A DCMR §§ 105.1 and 105.1.1 (installation, relocation or alteration of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, man lift(s), and other conveying systems without a permit);
12-A DCMR §§ 105.1 and 105.1.1 (failure to obtain required permit; working without a required or valid permit);
12-A DCMR § 105.1 (work or conditions exceeding scope of permit);
12-A DCMR § 105.1.8 (failure to submit timely permit application for emergency work);
12-A DCMR § 105.1.2 (working outside of permitted construction hours);
12-A DCMR § 105.1.3 (working outside of permitted hours without a required after-hours permit failure to obtain after hours permit);
12-A DCMR § 105.1.9 (failure to post permit);
12-A DCMR § 109.2 (failure to notify code official when stages of construction are reached that require inspection);
12-A DCMR § 3010.3 (failure to obtain a final inspection of work for which a permit is required);
12-A DCMR § 3010.3 (failure to obtain a valid certificate of inspection within thirty (30) working days after completion of final inspection);
12-A DCMR § 3010.1; 12-G DCMR § 606.1 (operation of an elevator or conveying system without a valid certificate of inspection or limited approval of use);
12-A DCMR § 3010.8; 12-G DCMR § 606.6 (failure to maintain at least one passenger elevator in operation in buildings equipped with passenger elevators);
12-A DCMR §§ 108.5, 3010.10.2; 12-G DCMR § 108.4.1, 606.8.2 (removal of unsafe to use placard or operation of placarded equipment without code official authorization);
12-A DCMR §§ 114.1, 114.1.1, 114.6, 114.7 and 114.9 (failure to comply with terms of a Stop Work Order);
12-A DCMR § 114.3 (unauthorized removal or obstruction of a posted stop work order);
12-A DCMR § 115.5; 12-G DCMR § 108.5 (failure to comply with terms of unsafe notice);
12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3, 606.3.1 through 606.3.4 (failure to comply with referenced standards for maintenance, repair, replacement and testing):
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.1 (making safety devices inoperative or ineffective);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.3(c) (using or allowing to be used temporary wiring and insulators or blocks in the armatures or poles of magnetically operated switches, contactors, or relays);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.3(d) (leaving jumpers installed or storing jumpers in machine rooms, control rooms, machine spaces, control spaces or other prohibited locations);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.3(f) (substituting or allowing to be substituted a wire or other current carrying device for the correct fuse or circuit breaker in an elevator circuit);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.2.1 (repairing or allowing repairs to be made with parts not of equivalent material, strength, and/ or design);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.19; Appendix N (failure to comply with Periodic Test Requirements - Category 1 (electric elevators));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.20; Appendix N (failure to comply with Periodic Test Requirements - Category 5 (electric elevators));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.5.14; Appendix N (failure to comply with Periodic Test Requirements - Category 1 (hydraulic elevators));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.5.16; Appendix N (failure to comply with Periodic Test Requirements - Category 5 (hydraulic elevators));
ASME A17.1 Rules 8.6.4.19.6 and 8.6.1.1.1 (failure to maintain Firefighters’ Emergency Operation and signaling devices in working order at all times);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.1 (failure to repair or replace cracked or damaged handrails on escalators/ moving walks that present a pinching effect);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.2 (failure to maintain and correct Step-to-Skirt Clearance on escalators/ moving walks);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.4.1 (failure to remove escalator from operation for combplates with two adjacent missing teeth);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.4.3 (failure to maintain adjustment of comb-step impact devices on escalator/moving walk); or
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.15; Appendix N (failure to comply with Periodic Test Requirement - Category 1 (escalators and moving walks)).
12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3, 606.3.1 through 606.3.4) (failure to comply with referenced standards for welding):
(i) ASME A17.1 Rules 8.8.1(a) and 8.6.2.2 (welding of parts, except for tack welds later incorporated into finished welds, by unqualified welder);
(ii) ASME A17.1 Rules 8.8.2 and 8.6.2.2 (failure of welding to conform to applicable design and procedure requirements);
(iii) ASME A17.1 Rules 8.8.3 and 8.6.2.2 (failure to weld materials other than steel in accordance with requirements applicable to the specific materials used).
12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3, 606.3.1-606.3.4);12-G DCMR §§107.1 and 107.2 (failure to comply with referenced standards for periodic tests, inspections and maintenance of elevators, escalators, and other conveyances listed in ASME A17.1 ):
(i) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1; Appendix N (failure to perform periodic inspection (six (6) month) of electric elevator);
(ii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.5(a); Appendix N (failure to inspect pit access, lighting, stop switch and condition (electric elevator), or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(iii) ASME A17.1 Rules 2.7.1.1, 2.7.1.1.2 and 2.7.3.4; (failure to comply with requirements for fire- resistant, self-closing and self-locking access doors for pits);
(iv) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1; Appendix N (failure to perform periodic inspection (six (6) month) of hydraulic elevator);
(v) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.5(a); ASME 17.2 Item 5.1; Appendix N (failure to inspect pit access, lighting, and condition (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(vi) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1; Appendix N (failure to perform periodic inspection (six (6) month) of escalator or moving walkway);
(vii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(c); ASME 17.2 Items 7.3 and 9.3 Appendix N (failure to inspect handrails (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order); or
(viii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(g); ASME 17.2 Items 7.7 and 9.7; Appendix N (failure to inspect combplates (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order).
(t) IFC § 901.6 (failure to inspect, test, or maintain fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems, and smoke and heat vents in an operative condition at all times; failure to replace or repair where defective);
(u) 12-G DCMR § 108.1.2 (Unsafe or dangerous equipment on the premises or within a structure which is in such disrepair or condition, in whole or in part, that such equipment is a hazard to life, health, property or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure);
(v) 12-A DCMR § 115.1 (Abandoned, deteriorated, unsafe, unsanitary, or deficient equipment, or equipment which constitutes a fire hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involves illegal or improper use, or occupancy or inadequate maintenance);
(w) 12-G DCMR § 108.1.6 (unserviceable equipment on the premises or within a structure);
(x) 12-G DCMR § 109.1; 12-A DCMR § 116.1 (operating defective or dangerous equipment that immediately endangers the health or safety of occupants of the premises or those in the proximity of the premises);
(y) IFC § 607.1 (failure to provide emergency recall and in-car operation); or
(z) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3 and 606.3.2; 12-G DCMR §§107.1 and 107.2 (failure to comply with referenced standards for maintenance, repair, replacement and testing of platform lifts and stairway chair lifts):
(i) ASME A18.1 Rule 10.3.1 (failure to perform annual inspection and tests for platform lift or stairway chair lift);
(ii) ASME A18.1 Rule 10.3.3 (failure to perform 5 year full load inspection and tests for platform lift or stairway chair lift);
(iii) ASME A18.1 Rule 10.2.2.3(n) (failure to maintain in operation at all times, or failure to repair door and gate equipment including the interlocks for platform lift or stairway chair lift);
(iv) AMSE A18.1 Rules 10.2.2.1, 10.2.2.2, 10.2.2.3,and 10.2.2.4 (failure to correct violative condition, relating to platform lift or stairway chair lift, within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(aa) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3 and 606.3.3; 12-G DCMR §§107.1 and 107.2 (failure to comply with referenced standards for maintenance, repair, replacement and testing of manlifts:
ASME A90.1, Rule 8.1 (Failure to perform annual full load test of manlift);
(ii) ASME A90.1 Rule 8.1 Note (use of humans as test weights for manlift);
(iii) ASME A90.1 Rule 4.5 (failure to maintain at all times protection of entrances and exits at all levels of manlift);
(iv) ASME A90.1 (failure to correct violative condition of manlift within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(v) ASME A90.1 Rule 7.1 and mandatory Appendix I (allowing users to ride the manlift without provision of the required safety training, instructions and procedures for operating the unit);
(vi) ASME A90.1 Rule 6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.4 (failure to provide or maintain safety signage for manlift);
(vii) ASME A90.1 (failure to have manlift comply with referenced standards within one year of adoption);
(bb) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3 and 606.3.4; 12-G DCMR §§107.1 and 107.2 (failure to comply with referenced standards for maintenance, repair, replacement and testing of conveyor and related equipment):
(i) ASME B20.1 (failure to perform periodic and annual inspection and tests of conveyor and related equipment );
(ii) ASME B20.1 IPMC 606.3.4.1 and IPMC 606.3.1(failure to perform inspections and tests of conveyor and related equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements);
(iii) ASME B20.1 Rule B20.1-6.17.2.1(b) (failure to maintain in operation at all times the means to detect personnel on or in unauthorized proximity to the conveyor inclusive of the entry and exit doors, with locking device at the top and bottom of the conveyor and related equipment unit);
(iv) ASME B20.1 Rule 6.17.2.1(d) (failure to maintain or replace the required warning signage at each point of access to the conveyor);
(v) ASME B20.1 (failure to correct violative condition of conveyor and related equipment within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(vi) ASME B20.1 Rule 6.21(c) (failure to provide warning signs that prohibit riding the conveyor unit by personnel);
(vii) ASME B20.1 6.21.1(a) (failure to repair the backstop device sufficient to stop and hold the carrier with load);
(viii) ASME B20.1 Rule 6.21.2(d) (failure to provide, maintain or replace snap chains or gates or standard railings (or equivalent) when personel are allowed to walk onto conveyor unit for loading and unloading);
(ix) ASME B20.1 Rule 6.21.2(e) (failure to provide controls located or installed where they cannot be actuated by a person on the carrier);
3306.3.2 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:
(a) 12-G DCMR § 606.4; 12-A DCMR § 3010.6 (failure to submit report of inspections and tests to the code official within thirty (30) days after completion of inspection and tests);
(b) 12-A DCMR § 3010.4.1; 12-G DCMR § 606.2.1 (failure to display most current certificate of inspection);
(c) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2 and 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3, 606.3.1 through 606.3.4; 12-G DCMR §§107.1 and 107.2 failure to comply with referenced standards):
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.2.1; 12-A DCMR § 3009.5 (failure to provide and/ or maintain a written Maintenance Control Program);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.4.1 (failure to maintain elevator maintenance records);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4 (failure to maintain or test electric elevators in conformance with ASME A17.1, 8.6.1 through 8.6.4);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.13.1(c) (failure to maintain door reopening devices (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.13.1(l) failure to maintain door restrictors (electric elevator);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.15 (failure to maintain car emergency system including emergency operation of signaling devices, lighting, communication, and ventilation (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.16 (failure to maintain/correct electric elevator to provide stopping accuracy at the landings during normal operation);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.19.7; 12-A DCMR § 3009.5 (failure to perform testing of Standby or Emergency Power Operation (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.4.1 (failure to repair or replace combplates with any broken teeth (escalator or moving walk));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.13 (failure to clean the interiors of escalators or components to prevent accumulations of oil, grease, lint, dirt, and refuse);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.1(f); ASME 17.2 Item 1.6; Appendix N (failure to inspect Car Emergency Signal (phone and alarm bell) in electric elevator or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.2(b); ASME 17.2 Item 2.1; Appendix N (failure to inspect means of access to machine room/spaces, control room/spaces (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order;
ASME A17.1 Rules 2.7.1.1.2 and 2.7.3.4; ASME A17.2 Item 2.1 (failure to comply with requirements for fire-resistant, self-closing and self-locking access doors for machine rooms/spaces, or control rooms/spaces);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.2(i); ASME 17.2 Item 2.6; Appendix N (failure to inspect machine room/spaces, control room/spaces (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1- Rule 8.11.2.1.3(q); ASME 17.2 Item 2.12; Appendix N (failure to inspect hoistway smoke control (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1- Rules 8.11.2.1.4(m) and 2.7.6.4; Appendix N (failure to inspect or to provide means necessary for tests (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.1(f); ASME 17.2 Item 1.6; Appendix N (failure to inspect Car Emergency Signal (phone and alarm bell) (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.2(i); ASME 17.2 Item 2.6; Appendix N (failure to inspect ventilation for machine room/spaces, control room/spaces (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.3(l); ASME 17.2 Item 3.11; Appendix N (failure to inspect hoistway smoke control (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rules 8.11.3.1.4(l); 2.7.6.4, 3.7.1.8, 3.7.1.9, and 3.7.1.10; Appendix N (failure to inspect or to provide means necessary for tests (hydraulic elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(e); ASME 17.2 Items 7.5 and 9.5; Appendix N (failure to inspect lighting (escalator/ moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order; or
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(k); ASME 17.2 Item 7.11; Appendix N (failure to inspect skirt obstruction devices (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order).
(xxiii) ASME A18.1 Rule 10.1.1 and 10.2.1(failure to perform periodic inspection of platform lifts or stairway chair lifts);
(xxiv) ASME A90.1, Rule 8.2. (Failure to perform periodic inspection of manlifts on a monthly basis);
(xxv) ASME A90.1, Rule 8.2.4 (Failure to maintain a written inspection log for manlifts and/or failure to sign and date inspection records for manlifts);
3306.3.3 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:
(a) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3 606.3.1 through 606.3.4; 12-G DCMR §§107.1 and 107.2 (failure to comply with referenced standards):
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.5 (failure to provide a class “ABC” fire extinguisher);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.1.1 (failure to maintain suspension means sufficiently clean so they can be visually inspected (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.2.1 (failure to maintain governor ropes clean (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.13.1(h) (failure to maintain sills and bottom guides, fastenings, condition and engagement (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.13.1(k) (failure to maintain door closers (electric elevator));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.4.2 (failure to maintain adjustment of combplates in mesh with the slots in the step surface so that the points of the teeth are always below the upper surface of the treads (escalator/moving walk));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.6.1 (failure to repair or replace steps with broken treads (escalator/moving walk));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.6.2 (failure to repair or replace steps with dented or damaged risers (escalator/moving walk));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.8.6.3 (failure to repair or replace steps that are worn damaged and that do not provide proper engagement with the combplates (escalator/moving walk);
ASME A17.1 § 8.1 (failure to provide required keys for access, operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and emergency access);
ASME A17.1 § 8.1 (failure to restrict key access to personnel in the assigned security level);
ASME A17.1 § 8.9, Rule 8.6.1.5.1 (failure to provide Code Data Plate);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.1.7 (failure to provide unique or product specific procedures or methods required to inspect or test equipment);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.1(h); ASME A17.2 Item 1.8; Appendix N (failure to inspect correct door closing force (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.1(n); ASME 17.2 Item 1.14; Appendix N (failure to inspect ventilation (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.2(f); ASME 17.2 Item 2.3; Appendix N (failure to inspect lighting and receptacles for machine room/spaces, control room/spaces (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.2(h); ASME 17.2 Item 2.5; Appendix N (failure to inspect housekeeping for machine room/spaces, control room/ spaces (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.3(b); ASME 17.2 Item 3.2; Appendix N (failure to inspect car top light and outlet (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.1(n); ASME 17.2 Item 1.14; Appendix N (failure to inspect ventilation (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1- Rule 8.11.3.1.2(f); ASME 17.2-Item 2.3; Appendix N (failure to inspect lighting and receptacles for machine room/spaces, control room/spaces (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.2(h); ASME 17.2 Item 2.5; Appendix N (failure to inspect housekeeping for machine room/spaces, control room/ spaces (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rules 8.11.3.1.2(x) and 8.6.5.7; ASME 17.2 Item 2.36; Appendix N (failure to inspect hydraulic fluid loss record (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.3(b); ASME 17.2 Item 3.2; Appendix N (failure to inspect car top light and outlet (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(d); ASME 17.2 Items 7.4 and 9.4; Appendix N (failure to inspect entrance and egress (escalator/moving walk));
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(i); ASME 17.2-Items 7.10 and 9.10; Appendix N (failure to inspect steps and treadway - per step (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order); or
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(s); ASME 17.2 Items 2.1 and 4.1; Appendix N (failure to inspect machine space access, lighting, receptacle, and condition of remote machine rooms (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order).
3306.3.4 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:
(a) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3, 606.3.1 through 606.3.4 (failure to comply with referenced standards for maintenance):
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.4.2 (failure to have the maintenance records available to elevator personnel);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.2 (allowing excess lubricant to accumulate and / or overflow from catch containers);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.3(a) (failure to maintain up-to-date wiring diagrams); or
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.1.6.7 (failure to repair or replace damaged or missing signs or data plates).
(b) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3, 606.3.1 through 606.3.4 (failure to comply with referenced standards for maintenance, inspection and testing of electric elevators):
(i) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.3.4 (failure to keep rails clean and free of lint and dirt accumulation and excessive lubricant. failure to provide a means to collect lubricant at the base of the rail);
(ii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.7.1 (failure to maintain hoistways and pits free of dirt, rubbish, and stored materials);
(iii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.7.4 (allowing water and oil to accumulate on floors);
(iv) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.8.1 (failure to keep floors and machinery and control spaces free of water, dirt, rubbish, oil, and grease);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.8.2 (Storing, or allowing to be stored, articles or materials not necessary for the maintenance or operation of the elevator in machine rooms, control rooms, machine spaces, or control spaces);
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.9 (failure to keep the tops of cars free of oil, water, dirt, rubbish, and stored lubricants, spare parts, tools, or other items); or
ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.4.19.6 (failure to perform testing of Firefighters’ Emergency Operation).
(c) 12-A DCMR §§ 3001.2, 3010.5; 12-G DCMR §§ 606.3, 606.3.1 through 606.3.4; 12-G DCMR §§107.1 and 107.2 (failure to comply with referenced standards):
(i) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.6.11.1 (failure to subject monthly, by authorized personnel, to Phase I recall by use of the key switch, and a minimum of one-floor operation on Phase II, or failure to make available to elevator personnel a record of findings (all elevators with firefighters’ emergency operation));
(ii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.2.1.1(o); ASME 17.2 Item 1.15; Appendix N (failure to inspect signs and operating device symbols (electric elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(iii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.1(o); ASME 17.2 Item 1.15; Appendix N (failure to inspect signs and operating device symbols (hydraulic elevator) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(iv) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.3.1.2(d); Appendix N (failure to provide means necessary for tests in machine room/spaces, control room/spaces (hydraulic elevator));
(v) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(f); ASME 17.2 Items 7.6 and 9.6; Appendix N (failure to inspect caution signs (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order);
(vi) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(p); ASME 17.2 Items 7.16 and 9.16; Appendix N (failure to inspect ceiling intersection guards (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order); or
(vii) ASME A17.1 Rule 8.11.4.1(v); ASME 17.2 Items 8.14 and 10.14; Appendix N (failure to inspect code data plate (escalator/moving walk) or to correct violative condition within period of time specified in a notice or order).
(d) 12-G DCMR § 606.9 (failure to provide required signage).
3306.4 DCRA FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION INFRACTIONS
The following abbreviations apply to this section:
IFC §- International Fire Code (2012 edition)
IBC- International Building Code (2012 edition)
IPMC §- International Property Maintenance Code (2012 edition)
NEC-National Electrical Code (2011 edition)
NFPA- National Fire Protection Association
3306.4.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:
(a) 12-G DCMR § 108.1; 12-A DCMR § 115.5 (failure to remedy unsafe or dangerous structures, premises or equipment);
(b) 12-A DCMR § 114.1 (failure to comply with terms of a stop work order);
(c) 12-A DCMR § 114.3 (unauthorized removal of a posted stop work order);
(d) IPMC § 702.1 (failure to provide safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to the public way);
(e) IBC § 709.3 (failure to maintain all required fire resistance rated doors or smoke barriers);
(g) IFC § 901.4.1 (failure to maintain in an operative condition at all times fire protection and life safety systems, devices, units, or service equipment);
(h) 12-H DCMR § 906.1 (failure to provide fire extinguishers);
(i) IFC § 1003.1 (failure to maintain in a safe condition and free of all obstructions the means of egress from each part of the building);
(j) IPMC § 702.3 (means of egress doors not readily openable);
(k) IPMC § 702.4 (improper maintenance of emergency escape openings; required emergency escape and rescue openings not operational from inside of room without the use of keys or tools; devices placed over emergency escape and rescue openings not releasable or removable from the inside);
(l) IPMC § 703.2 (fire or smoke stop doors not maintained in operable condition; fire doors or smoke barrier doors blocked, obstructed or otherwise inoperable);
(m) IPMC § 704.2 (smoke alarms not properly installed or maintained);
(n) IBC § 1004.3 (overcrowding or admitting persons beyond the established posted occupant load for assembly occupancy);
(o) IFC § 507.5.4 (access to fire hydrants is obstructed);
(p) IBC § 912.3 (access to fire department connections obstructed by fences, bushes, trees, walls or other fixed or moveable object);
(q) IFC § 1006.1 (failure to provide adequate lighting for stairways, hallways, and other means of egress);
(r) IBC § 1020.1 (exit used for a purpose that interferes with its function as a means of egress); or
(s) IBC § 1027.1 (exits fail to discharge directly to the exterior of the building; the exit discharge fails to provide a direct and unobstructed access to a public way; exit discharge fails to meet the required discharge capacity).
3306.4.2 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:
IPMC § 308.1 (permitting the accumulation of rubbish or garbage, including combustible and noncombustible waste materials of any kind);
IFC § 904.11 (failure to install properly or maintain an automatic fire-extinguishing system for a commercial cooking system );
IFC § 904.11.1 (failure to install properly or maintain a manual actuation device for a commercial cooking system);
NEC (NFPA 70) § 110.32 (failure to provide the required clearance between all electrical service equipment and storage);
IFC § 904.11.5 (failure to provide a sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers);
IFC § 906.2; 12-G DCMR § 704.1.2 (failure to maintain, test, or recharge hand-operated portable fire extinguishing equipment);
IFC § 315.3. 2 (improper storage of combustible material in exits or enclosures for stairways or ramps);
IFC § 315.3.3 (improper storage of combustible material in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms or electrical equipment rooms);
IFC § 315.3 (failure to separate combustible material from heaters or heating devices);
IBC § 1005.3 (means of egress fails to meet the sizing requirements based upon occupant load);
IBC § 1008.1.9 (egress doors not readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort);
IBC § 1008.1.10 (doors not equipped with approved panic hardware or fire exit hardware);
IBC § 1008.1.2 (exit doors swing in the wrong direction);
12-E DCMR § 1003.6 (failure to equip boilers or unfired pressure vessels with required safety appliances and piping);
IBC § 1011.6.3 (failure to provide emergency lights, alarms, or power back-ups);
IBC § 1011.1 (impaired visibility of exit signs);
IBC § 716.5.9 (failure to maintain self- or automatic-closing fire doors);
IBC § 707.1 (failure to maintain fire barriers);
IBC § 709 (failure to maintain smoke barriers);
IBC § 1004.3 (failure to conspicuously post sign stating the number of occupants permitted within room or space for assembly occupancy);
IBC § 1011.1 (failure to mark exits or exit access doors with required exit signs);
IBC §§ 1011.3 and 1011.6.2 (failure to illuminate exit signs);
IBC § 806.1 (decorative materials are not non-combustible or flame resistant).
3306.4.3 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:
(a) IFC §§ 904.1 and 904.4 (alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems are not properly inspected and tested); or
(b) IBC § 1006.1 (failure to illuminate means of egress at all times when the building is occupied).
3306.5 ENERGY INSPECTION INFRACTIONS
The following abbreviation applies to this section and refers to referenced standards adopted by the 2013 District of Columbia Energy Conservation Code:
ASHRAE- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
3306.5.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:
(a) 12-I DCMR § R402.4.1.2 (failure to test and verify air leakage);
(b) 12-I DCMR § R403.2.2 (failure to verify duct tightness); or
(c) 12-I DCMR § C303.1.3, C401.2, C402.3, C407, ASHRAE 90.1 (failure to comply with fenestration requirements for applicable pathway).
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 4908 (May 27, 2005); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 1045 (February 3, 2017).
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations
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16 DCMR § 3306