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NY S00333
Bill
Status
5/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requires owners, agents, contractors, and lessees of non-fireproof multiple dwellings to conduct fire safety inspections every three years, including electrical wiring, circuits, outlets, switches, cords, and related equipment.
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Mandates submission of fire safety inspection reports to the Department of Buildings every three years, detailing hazards found and repairs or improvements made.
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Imposes a fine of $100 per day for failure to submit reports by September 1st of the third year in the inspection cycle.
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Grants non-compliant dwellings six months from inspection to complete necessary repairs or improvements to meet fire safety standards.
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Subjects owners to $100 per day fines for non-compliance with fire safety codes, and places a lien on the dwelling if non-compliance persists for six months or more; rents shall be adjusted based on abatements due to unsafe conditions.
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
5/20/2024