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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) No later than 2 years after the applicability date of this chapter, the Construction Codes Coordinating Board shall promulgate rules amending the Construction Codes to establish sound level reduction design requirements for any new residential property construction within an activity area or an entertainment area. Such requirements shall consider:
(1) Sound attenuation measures in entertainment areas that account for frequencies below 125 hertz; and
(2) Any policy guidelines published by the Mayor pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(b) No later than one year after the applicability date of this chapter, the Mayor shall publish guidelines and principles for sound level reduction in activity areas and entertainment areas to ensure that established entertainment and sound-generating uses remain viable and can continue or grow without unreasonable restrictions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 6-1455. Sound level reduction design guidelines and requirements rulemaking. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-6-1455-02/
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