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New City Regulations for Dining during COVID-19

Held by: Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) 2020+ Pandemic Response & Community Transformation

1. Welcome & Introductions 2. Highlights of New Regulations 3. New Tent Permit Process 2. New Heater Permit Process 3. Streatery Program Update 4. Reminders About Funding Opportunities 5. Questions

Welcome

Agenda

• Announced October 6
• Go into effect October 15
• Apply to all outdoor dining:

Streateries, rooftops, patios, sidewalk cafes, etc.

Overview

New City Regulations

• Walls and enclosed structures are now

allowed in Streateries (if they meet certain standards)

• All tents and canopies must be

permitted

• All heaters must be permitted
• New streamlined process – 3 days for

city agencies to review

New City Regulations

Highlights

For tents/canopies with more than one side flap or wall:

• at least 5 air changes per hour, and not more than 50% recirculation of air shall

be permitted For enclosed structures (i.e., plastic domes):

• No more than 6 guests at a time
• Must be cleaned and sanitized between parties
• At least eight (8) air changes per hour. Recirculation of air is not permitted.

Temperature requirements

• Awaiting confirmation from DOH about 68 degree minimum

Tents and Structures

Enclosed Tents/Structures - DC Health Guidance

• 1. Calculate cubic volume of your space – Length x Width x Height
• 2. Multiply by the number of air changes per hour required (5 for tents, 8 for

domes)

• 3. Divide by 60
• 4. The resulting number is the minimum CFM (cubic feet/minute) speed for a fan

to provide the air changes per hour.

Tents and Structures

Calculating Air Changes Per Hour

So for a hypothetical tent that is 8 ft wide, 8 ft tall, and 100 ft long): (8x8x100) x (5) / 60 = 533 This $50 fan from Staples provides CFM speeds: 1050 CFM (high), 875 CFM (medium), 750 CFM (low)

• All tents, canopies, structures must now be permitted.
• Tents large than 400 sf require an additional permit from DCRA

Tents and Structures

New Tent Permitting

Heaters

Propane Heater Guidelines

Heaters

Propane Heater Guidelines - continued

Heaters

Electrical Heater Guidelines

Permitting Process

• DDOT step-by-step guide

for permit application process

• Available online:
• georgetowndc.com/streatery-guidance

Streatery Program

Georgetown Streateries 35+ restaurants operating under BID Streatery permits Requirements:

• Attend Streatery 101
• Provide proof of adequate

insurance

• Sign agreement with BID

Applications due 10/15 at midnight!

Funding Opportunities

Grants awarded on a rolling basis.

Funding Opportunities

Questions & Comments

The following will be posted at georgetowndc.com/streatery-guidance:

• Streatery Winter Ready Outdoor Dining Guide
• DDOT Winter Tent & Portable Heater Step-by-Step

Guide Links for applications and additional materials: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business https://coronavirus.dc.gov/page/small-business- resiliency-fund

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