D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14, § 807
807.1 The owner or tenant of any premises shall not permit the horizontal members of radio and television antennas on the premises to be less than eight feet (8') in the clear above the roof.
807.2 No parts of any radio or television antenna shall be attached to or strung across any fire escape or ladder.
SOURCE: The Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia, 5G DCRR § 1208, Commissioners' Order 55-1503 (August 11, 1955).