Condemnation of Insanitary Buildings, Board of

Purpose

To examine the sanitary condition of buildings in the District. Determine which buildings are in unsanitary condition as to endanger the lives or health of the occupants thereof or of persons living in the vicinity and, upon completion of an investigation by the board of the premises in question, to issue appropriate orders of condemnation requiring the demolition of the building, in accordance with the provisions of Public Law 681, 83rd Congress. Six members: two representatives from the department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, the director or his/her designee shall serve as chairperson; one representative from the department of Administrative Services; two representatives from the Department of Public Works and one representative from the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No