Bill > B26-0285

This bill amends the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to update requirements for heating and air conditioning in rental housing. The bill establishes specific temperature guidelines for landlords, mandating that from October 15 to April 15, rental units must maintain a minimum indoor temperature of 68°F, and from May 1 to October 1, air-conditioned spaces must be cooled to either 78°F or 15°F less than the outside temperature. For buildings where tenants control heating and cooling, landlords must ensure heating and cooling systems can maintain these temperature ranges year-round. The bill also introduces a new requirement for annual inspections of central or shared air conditioning equipment in buildings with two or more units, with inspection reports to be made available for public review. Additionally, for buildings with two-pipe heating and cooling systems, owners can transition between heating and air conditioning within specified timeframes (no earlier than April 15/October 1 and no later than May 1/October 15). The bill will become applicable on October 1, 2027, and will take effect after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review period.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0285