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NY S01714

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/15/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Brooks

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 382 to add civil penalties for building alterations that violate the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
  • Applies to alterations that impede a person's egress (exit) from a building during fire or emergency evacuation
  • Holds building owners liable if they have knowledge of or should have knowledge of such alterations
  • Establishes civil penalty of up to $7,500 for violating owners
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to violations of the uniform fire prevention and building code.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.39

12/15/2020

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations2/12/2020
Rules2/11/2020
Housing, Construction, and Community Development1/15/2019

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