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Washington DC Heating and Air Conditioning
Heating and Air Conditioning
Washington, D.C. has many regulations regarding heating and air conditioning, especially if you rent any rooms in your house. Residential buildings are required to supply heat from October 15th to May 15th to maintain a temperature of at least 65"F in all work spaces, habitable rooms, and bathrooms. The extreme heat of Washington, D.C. summers also means that Washington D.C. landlords are required to provide a working air conditioning unit that will cool all rooms to either 78"F, or 15"F less than the outside temperature. If you are experiencing problems with your heating or air conditioning units, contact a professional to conduct an inspection. If you are renting space in your Washington, D.C. home and receive a violation of your heating or air conditioning supply, you must have the system inspected by a qualified professional. Washington D.C. air conditioning professionals are required to be licensed by the District of Columbia Industrial Trade Board of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
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Washington DC City Facts
• Washington, D.C. requires contractors to have an insurance policy of $50,000 for injury in a single accident, $100,000 for multiple people in one accident, and $10,000 for property damage in an accident. They must also have a $5,000 surety bond with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
• Washington, D.C. requires that every applicant for a building permit first complete an Environmental Impact Form (EIF) to determine possible environmental impacts of the project on the community.
• A Washington, D.C. permit for construction is required for new construction and foundations, additions, alterations and repairs of existing buildings, demolition, a retaining wall, fence, shed, garage, vault, signs, awnings, and interior layout of tenant spaces.