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NY S03354
Bill
Status
3/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary to investigate local government administration and enforcement of the uniform fire prevention and building code upon receiving an official county resolution approved by the county legislature and county executive.
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Requires the Secretary to provide the local government one month to respond to county complaints before beginning an investigation.
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Adds a new enforcement option allowing the Secretary to designate the county to administer and enforce the uniform code in a non-compliant local government, with preference for county designation if the county requests it and is capable.
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Permits a local government to petition the Secretary after at least 18 months to reassume code enforcement authority if it demonstrates the prior compliance failures have been corrected.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to conducting investigations into the administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code and the New York state energy conservation construction code by counties.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
5/22/2024