2800

COMPLIANCE WITH DISTRICT LAWS

2800.1

The Department shall use this Code to promote the safeguarding of public health and ensure that food establishments are safe and in compliance with other District laws and regulations. The most current versions of the following District regulations are hereby incorporated by reference:

(a) The District's Construction Codes of 2008, consisting of the following International Code Council (ICC):

(1) International Building Code (2006 edition);

(2) International Mechanical Code (2006 edition);

(3) International Plumbing Code (2006 edition);

(4) International Fire Code (2006 edition); and

(5) International Existing Building Code (2006 edition); and

(b) The District's Construction Code Supplements (2008), Title 12 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (12 DCMR), as amended.

2800.2

In enforcing these regulations, the Department shall assess the physical structure; operating systems; design, operation and maintenance of equipment, and fixtures of existing food establishments in use before the effective date of this Code based on the following considerations:

(a) Whether the facilities, equipment, or fixtures are in good repair and capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition; and

(b) The existence of a documented agreement with the licensee that the facility's operating systems, or equipment or fixtures will be replaced as specified in § 4310.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).