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New City Regulations for Dining during COVID-19 Held by: Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) 2020+ Pandemic Response & Community Transformation

Welcome Agenda 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

Overview New City Regulations Announced October 6 • Go into effect October 15 • Apply to all outdoor dining: • Streateries, rooftops, patios, sidewalk cafes, etc.

New City Regulations Highlights 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

Tents and Structures Enclosed Tents/Structures - DC Health Guidance 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 Calculating Air Changes Per Hour 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. 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)

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

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 •

Funding Opportunities Applications due 10/15 at midnight!

Funding Opportunities Grants awarded on a rolling basis.

The following will be posted at georgetowndc.com/streatery-guidance:  Streatery Winter Ready Outdoor Dining Guide Questions  DDOT Winter Tent & Portable Heater Step-by-Step Guide & Comments 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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