This regulation establishes structural and maintenance requirements for Mental Health Community Residence Facilities (MHCRFs) in the District of Columbia. Operators must ensure all construction and repairs comply with DC Construction Codes and obtain required permits from DCRA, with major repairs performed by licensed and bonded professionals. Facilities must also comply with the DC Property Maintenance Code, DC Housing Code, and ADA accessibility requirements.
View official source3827 STRUCTURAL AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 3827.1 A MHCRF may be located in a single or multi-family dwelling. 3827.2 All MHCRF repairs and construction shall be done in a workmanlike manner and comply with local code requirements. Major repairs shall be performed by licensed and bonded professionals, unless a waiver is granted by the Director. The MHCRF shall comply with the D. C. Construction Codes, , and shall obtain all permits and approvals required by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) or any other District agency before engaging in construction, repair or installation activities including: (a) Any new construction, alteration, repair, or addition to the structure; (b) A change in use or occupancy, increase in load, or modification of the floor layout of the structure; (c) Repairing fire damage to the structure; and (d) Installing or repairing electrical systems or fixtures, gas-fueled appliances or equipment, refrigerating and cooling systems, and plumbing systems or fixtures. 3827.3 The Operator shall maintain the MHCRF in compliance with all applicable provisions of the D.C. Property Maintenance Code and the D.C. Housing Code, except that an Operator shall not be required to provide residents with keys to the facility pursuant to § 607.2. 3827.4 The MHCRF shall comply with all applicable accessibility requirements in the ADA. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 1633 (February 16, 2018). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 3827