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NY A10706
Bill
Status
9/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Daniel O'Donnell
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AI Summary
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Non-fireproof multiple dwellings must be inspected every three years for fire safety compliance with NYC housing maintenance and construction codes, including electrical wiring, circuits, outlets, switches, and related equipment.
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Owners, agents, contractors, and lessees must submit a fire safety inspection report to the Department of Buildings every three years detailing hazards found and repairs or improvements made.
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Failure to submit a report by September 1st of the third year in the cycle results in a $100 per day fine until submission.
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Buildings found non-compliant must be repaired within six months; owners who fail to comply face $100 per day fines and a lien placed on the property after six months of non-compliance, with rent adjustments for unsafe conditions.
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The NYC Department of Buildings shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement these requirements.
Legislative Description
Requires the inspection of non-fireproof buildings every three years; requires compliance with the New York city housing maintenance code and the New York city construction codes; requires those dwellings not in compliance with such code at the time of inspection to make repairs or improvements necessary to comply with such standards within six months of such inspection, or a lien shall be placed upon the dwelling.
Last Action
referred to housing
9/9/2022