Within one year after April 11, 2019, DGS shall transmit to the Council a study on methods for testing of surfaces in public recreational spaces for unsafe surface and ambient temperatures. This study shall include:
(1) Information on the methods available to test the surface and ambient temperature of surfaces composed of synthetic materials, including information on each method's cost and reliability;
(2) A summary of existing research on the health and safety risks posed by particular surface or ambient temperatures on surfaces composed of synthetic materials, including information on any specific temperature threshold that, when exceeded, can create a health and safety risk to individuals using the turf surface; and
(3) A summary of steps that DGS and other District agencies would need to take to implement a protocol to test the District's public recreational spaces for unsafe surface and ambient temperatures.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-293, § 6, 66 DCR 1701.)
Section 7133 of D.C. Law 24-167 amended section 7169 of D.C. Law 23-16 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 6 of Law 22-293 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-293: § 7169 of D.C. Law 23-16 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 22-293, is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore the creation of this section has not been implemented.
For temporary (90 days) delayed applicability of this section, see § 7169 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).
For temporary (90 days) delayed applicability of this section, see § 7169 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 10 - Parks, Public Buildings, Grounds, and Space
Chapter 1A - Safe Fields and Playgrounds
§ 10–171.02. Public Recreational Space Master List
§ 10–171.03. Assessment of synthetic materials
§ 10–171.05. Study of unsafe surface and ambient temperatures at public recreational spaces
§ 10–171.06. Contracting best practices
§ 10–171.07. No private right of action against the District