{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1772.01","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 8-1772.01","heading":"Definitions.","body":"For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:\n\n(1)\n“Air conditioner” means an appliance, system, or mechanism designed to remove heat and humidity from ambient air for thermal comfort.\n\n(2)\nRepealed.\n\n(3)\n“Commercial property” means income-producing property as identified under zoning classifications that would allow for uses such as office buildings, retail stores, and service facilities pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 11 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (11 DCMR § 700 et seq.).\n\n(3A)\n\"DOEE\" means the Department of Energy and Environment.\n\n(4)\n“Person” means:\n(A)\nThe owner or lessee of the portion of a commercial building or structure that is a retail or wholesale establishment that sells goods or provides services to consumers; and\n(B)\nThe record owner or lessee of any other portion of a commercial building or structure.\n\n(5)\nRepealed.","path":["Title 8. Environmental and Animal Control and Protection.","Chapter 17M-i. Commercial and Local Government Property Energy Conservation.","Subchapter I. Commercial Energy Conservation."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/8-1772.01","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"514199a1db7709313d568e6e33489c13180474ab2871d976538d369afdd085d7","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1771.06","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-8-1772.02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}