D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 16, § 3306 – Building Inspection Division Infractions

3306 BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION INFRACTIONS

3306.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION INFRACTIONS

3306.1.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:

(a) 12A DCMR 105.1, 105.1.15, 105.1.16, and 105.1.17 (working without a required permit);
(b) 12A DCMR 105.1, 105.1.15.1, 105.1.16.1, and 105.1.17.1 (exceeding scope of permit);
(c) 12A DCMR 115.1 (failure to remedy dangerous conditions or remove hazardous materials);
(d) 12A DCMR 114.1 (failure to comply with terms of a 'Stop Work Order');
(e) 12A DCMR 114.1 (unauthorized removal of a posted stop work order);
(f) 12A DCMR 115.5 (failure to comply with terms of posted "Unsafe to Use" notice); or
(g) International Property Maintenance Code 302.1 (exterior of property not in clean or sanitary condition).

3306.2 PLUMBING INSPECTION INFRACTIONS

The following abbreviations apply to this section:

IPC- International Plumbing Code

IPMC- International Property Maintenance Code

3306.2.1 Violation of the following provision shall be a Class 1 infraction:

(a) IPC 114.3 (failure to comply with terms of a 'Stop Work Order');
(b) IPC 120.1 (HVAC work performed by non-D.C. licensed mechanic);
(c) IPMC 505.4 (hot water exceeds 120 degrees °F.);
(d) 12A DCMR 114.1 (unauthorized removal of a posted stop work order);
(e) 12A DCMR 119.4.4 (plumbing work performed by non-D.C. licensed plumber); or
(f) 12A DCMR 105.1 (working without a permit).

3306.2.2 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:

(a) 12F DCMR P-1101.2.2 (sump pump discharge into public

space);

(b) 12F DCMR 1101.2.2 (discharge of water from sump pump directly to adjacent property); or

3306.2.3 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:

(a) IPMC 506.2 (obstruction of drains);

(b) IPMC 506.2 (plumbing system not maintained);

(d) 12A DCMR 115.1 (downspout(s) not connected to terminals);

(e) IPMC 506.2 (main sewer line obstructed).

3306.2.4 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:

(a) IPMC 505.4 (no hot water at peak demand); or

(b) IPC 604.7 (inadequate water pressure).

3306.3 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION INFRACTIONS

3306.3.1 Violation of the following provision shall be a Class 1 infraction:

(a) 12A DCMR 105.1.14 (working without the required electrical permit);

(b) 12A DCMR 105.1.14.1 (exceeding scope of permit);

(d) 12A DCMR 114.1 (unauthorized removal of a posted stop work order).

3306.4 BOILER INSPECTION INFRACTIONS

3306.4.1 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:

(a) 12A DCMR § 114A (failure to comply with terms of a Stop Work Order);

(b) 12A DCMR 114.1 (unauthorized removal of a posted stop work order);

(d) 12E DCMR M-1013.9.1 (violation of conditions of posted Unsafe to Use notice);

(e) 12E DCMR M-1014.2.1 (failure to obtain a boiler installation permit);

(f) 12E DCMR M- 1014.2.1 (no installations permit for boiler and/or unfired pressure vessels);

(g) 17 DCMR 400.2 (operating engineering equipment without proper D.C. engineer's license); or

(h) 12E DCMR M-1013.1.1 (alteration and repair of boilers without required permit).

3306.4.2 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:

(a) 12E DCMR M-1014.9.2 (improper location or clearance of a boiler); or

(b) 12E DCMR M-1016.1.2 (welder working without a D.C. certification).

3306.4.3 Violation of the following provision shall be a Class 3 infraction:

12E DCMR M-1013.8 (failure to make a timely repair, alteration, or cleaning, to a boiler specified in a notice of deficiency).

3306.4.4 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:

(a) 12E DCMR M-1013.9.1 (improper boiler or pressure vessel operation);

(b) 12E DCMR M-1013.9.1 (certificate of inspection not properly posted); or

3306.5 ELEVATOR INSPECTION INFRACTIONS

The following abbreviations apply to this section:

ASME- American Society of Mechanical Engineers

NFPA- National Fire Protection Association

3306.5.1 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:

(a) 12A DCMR § 105A (installation of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, man lift(s), and other traveyors without a permit);

(b) 12A DCMR § 114A (failure to comply with terms of a Stop Work Order);

work order).or

(d) 12A DCMR 115.5 (failure to comply with terms of posted Unsafe to Use notice).

3306.5.2 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:

(a) ASME A17.1- Rule 1001.1 (Failure to have semi-annual inspections performed);

(b) ASME A17.1- Rule 1002.3 (failure to schedule five year governor speed and safety test);

(c) ASME A17.1- Rule 101.1a and/or 101.3d (failure to provide required fire rated door at elevator machine room with self-closing and self-locking device);

(d) ASME A17.1- Rule 101.a, 101.3d (b) and/or 106.1d 4) (failure to provide a UL listed fire rated self-closing, self-locking, device at machine room door of elevators or pit doors);

(e) ASME A17.1 - Rule 204.7a (failure to provide emergency light and bell operation); or

(f) ASME A17.1 - Appendix 211 (failure to repair emergency phone on elevators).

3306.5.3 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:

(a) ASME A17.1- Rule 1206.1h (failure to provide required class fire extinguisher in elevator machine room);

(b) ASME A17.1- Rule 210.1e (3) (failure of elevator to level at floor);

(c) ASME A17.1- Appendix (failure to post fire emergency instruction pictograph adjacent to each non-egress hall push button);

(d) NFPA 70 §620-51(a) (main line disconnects unable to be locked in the off position);

(e) ASME A17.1-Rule 1206.2a (failure to remove all materials not related to the operation from the pit); or

3306.5.4 Violation of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:

(a) ASME A17.1- Rule 1206.2a (excessive lint and dust in hoist ways);

(b) ASME A17.1- Rule 101.2 (non-related equipment in elevator machine room);

(d) ASME A 17.1-Rule 1206.2a (unclean elevator pits)

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 4908 (May 27, 2005).