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NY S05563
Bill
Status
3/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Sanitation to remove snow and ice accumulation in front of fire hydrants, shifting responsibility from property owners, lessees, and tenants.
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Changes removal obligation from property owners to the Department of Sanitation for all snow and ice within the fire hydrant street area, defined as a 20-foot space centered on the hydrant running parallel to the curb.
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Makes removal of obstructions at fire hydrants mandatory ("shall be removed") rather than discretionary ("may be removed"), with costs borne by the Department of Sanitation instead of property owners.
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Maintains existing restrictions on newsstands within ten feet of fire hydrants and penalties for violations of fire hydrant obstruction laws.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Amends the provision requiring owners, lessees or tenants to remove any obstructions in front of fire hydrants to require the New York city department of sanitation to remove any snow or ice accumulation in front of any such fire hydrants.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
1/3/2024