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NY A07115
Bill
Status
5/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michael Benedetto
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AI Summary
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Requires each school to conduct HVAC assessments within 24 months and at least once every five years thereafter, with qualified testing personnel documenting system functionality and compliance with mechanical code ventilation standards.
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Mandates installation of carbon dioxide monitors in classrooms, assembly areas, kitchens, cafeterias, and offices with more than ten permanent occupants, with monitors set to alert when CO2 levels exceed 1,100 ppm.
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Requires mechanical engineers to review assessment reports and recommend repairs, upgrades, or replacements up to $200,000 per facility, with schools responsible for seeking additional funding if costs exceed that threshold.
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Specifies that all HVAC repairs, upgrades, and replacements must be performed by a skilled and trained workforce (at least 60% from registered apprenticeship programs) and all adjustments by certified TAB technicians.
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Requires schools to maintain HVAC verification reports for five years and make them available electronically to the public, and to record and publicly report quarterly any instances when CO2 levels exceed safe thresholds more than four times per month.
Legislative Description
Establishes a school ventilation and energy efficiency assessment, repair and verification program to require each school to: obtain an HVAC Assessment Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting the functionality of the existing system or lack thereof, and obtain a report from a mechanical engineer identifying any upgrades, replacements or other measures recommended to improve the functionality, health and safety and/or energy efficiency of the HVAC system; adjust, and, if necessary, repair existing building HVAC systems, and install or replace HVAC systems, if necessary, to ensure proper and efficient operation, as well as compliance with health and safety standards; obtain an HVAC Verification Report performed by qualified testing personnel documenting any upgrades, replacements, installations or any other work performed on the HVAC system functions as designed and/or in compliance with health and safety standards; install CO2 sensors in classrooms, assembly areas, kitchen or cafeteria areas or building office spaces to provide ongoing verification that proper ventilation is maintained during operation; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024