{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-110.07","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 44-110.07","heading":"Health, light, and ventilation.","body":"(a)\nAn ALR shall ensure that each facility is lighted and ventilated in accordance with Title 12 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations  (District of Columbia Construction Codes Supplement of 1992). Artificial night lights for corridors and exterior security lighting shall be installed.\n\n(b)\nEach room shall have either a functioning ceiling light fixture or another source of artificial light.\n\n(c)\nAn ALR shall ensure that heating and air conditioning equipment is maintained to ensure that:\n(1)\nDuring waking hours, an interior temperature throughout the facility of at least 72 degrees Fahrenheit when outside temperatures are 65 degrees  Fahrenheit or below, is maintained throughout the facility;\n(2)\nDuring sleeping hours, an interior temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit, when outside temperatures are 65 degrees Fahrenheit or below, is  maintained throughout the facility;\n(3)\nFor individual units, heating and air conditioning shall be maintained at a temperature which is comfortable for the individual resident, whenever practicable; and\n(4)\nWhen inside temperature exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit, mechanically  cooled air shall be used in areas of the building used by residents with no inside area used by the residents allowed to exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.","path":["Title 44. Charitable and Curative Institutions.","Chapter 1. Assisted Living Residence Regulation.","Subchapter X. Facility Regulations."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/44-110.07","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"b4f0cf2e19a5dea391ff02252c8c0a81e7d0ec166d546430ddf8e003eab80f09","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-110.06","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-110.08"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}