Yes.  This D.C. Act 24-796 was signed and enacted by the Mayor’s signature as of January 26, 2023.  The “Protecting Adjacent and Adjoining Property Owners from Construction Damage Amendment Act of 2022” or APPC coverage is being required to provide additional coverage for adjacent and adjoining properties as required for a permit in the construction process by the District’s Department of Buildings (DOB). It is offered to protect adjoining properties and their lawful occupants for risks of loss, damage to property, or injury to or death of persons arising out of or in connection with the performance of the work proposed to be performed under the permit.