D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, § 4504
Safety and Sanitation Standards
Effective May 22, 202673 DCR 007863Authority: Sections 3(b), 5(a)(3)(E), 9j, and 9k of the Department of Transportation Establishment Act of 2002, effective May 21, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-137; D.C. Official Code §§ 50-921.02(b), 50-921.04(a)(3)(E), 50-921.18 and 50-921.19); Sections 603(b) and 604 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-198, D.C. Official Code §§ 10-1141.03 and 10-1141.04); and Mayor’s Order 2018-075, dated October 2, 2018; and the Director of the Department of Buildings (“DOB”), pursuant to the authority set forth in Section 401 of the Department of Buildings Establishment Act of 2020, effective April 5, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-269; D.C. Official Code § 10-564.01) and Mayor’s Order 2023-148, dated December 8, 2023. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007863 (May 22, 2026).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
4504.1 Any approved Streatery furniture or fixtures shall be arranged to provide for ready access by aisles to each exit way.
4504.2 All fire protection equipment shall be kept in working condition. Extinguishers, hoses, and other fire protection appliances required by the Fire Chief shall be always visible and conveniently accessible.
4504.3 Food or alcohol preparation or storage is prohibited within the Streatery area.
4504.4 Trash or refuse storage shall not be located within a Streatery, and no structure or enclosure to accommodate the storage of trash or refuse shall be erected, maintained, or placed within or adjacent to a Streatery.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 007863 (May 22, 2026).