14 DCMR § 14-807
RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS
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807.1 The owner or tenant of any premises shall not permit the horizontal members of radio and television antennas on the premises to be less than eight feet (8') in the clear above the roof. 807.2 No parts of any radio or television antenna shall be attached to or strung across any fire escape or ladder.
Under D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-807, radio and television antennas on any premises must have their horizontal members positioned at least eight feet above the roofline in the clear. Additionally, no part of an antenna may be attached to or run across a fire escape or ladder. These requirements apply to both owners and tenants of the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-807 places responsibility on property owners to ensure that any radio or television antenna installations on their buildings meet the eight-foot clearance requirement above the roof and are kept entirely clear of fire escapes and ladders. Compliant operators typically inspect antenna installations during routine property maintenance and address any noncompliant configurations promptly. Because the rule applies to both owners and tenants, property managers often include antenna installation standards in lease agreements to help maintain compliance throughout the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 14 et seq. § 14-807 makes clear that tenants, not just landlords, share responsibility for ensuring that any antenna they install or maintain meets the eight-foot roof clearance rule and does not contact any fire escape or ladder. Tenants who observe antenna installations on their building that appear to violate these standards may report concerns to the District of Columbia's housing inspection authorities. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify how this provision interacts with other rights and responsibilities under D.C. housing regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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