D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, § 5326
Emergency Repair Items List
Effective Jun 29, 201259 DCR 7890, 7908Authority: District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999, effective May 9, 2000 (D.C. Law 13-105; D.C. Official Code § 6-203 (2008 Repl.)). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 7890, 7908 (June 29, 2012).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
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:
- (a) Electrical outlet smoking or sparking;
- (b) Escaping gas from gas stove;
- (c) Major plumbing leaks or flooding;
- (d) Natural gas leak or fumes;
- (e) Electrical situation which could result in shock or fire;
- (f) No heat when outside temperature is below fifty degrees Farenheit (50° F);
- (g) Lack of utilities; and
- (h) 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).