Disconnection of service in extreme temperature prohibited.
D.C. Code § 34-1671.06a
in effect34-1671.06a. Disconnection of service in extreme temperature prohibited.
(a)
For the purposes of this section, the term “forecast of extreme temperature” means a National Weather Service forecast for the District of Columbia of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below during any time of a day.
(b)
A gas company shall not disconnect residential gas service during the day preceding and the day of a forecast of extreme temperature or if the forecast of extreme temperature precedes a holiday or weekend day, on any day during the holiday or weekend.
(Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-227, § 7a; as added Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-82, § 3, 63 DCR 772.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/34-1671.06aFetched: 10/21/2026
