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NY A07586
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Benedetto
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AI Summary
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Requires HVAC system assessments in school building condition surveys to be completed by certified testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) technicians, workers in registered apprenticeship programs under TAB supervision, or persons certified under ISO/IEC 17024 Personnel Certification standard for ventilation verification
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Mandates that HVAC assessment reports contain information outlined in the ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.7 sample ventilation verification test sheets from the 2023 Educational Facilities Design Guidance publication
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to enter into statewide contracts with qualified entities employing certified HVAC assessment professionals to provide building condition surveys on a regional, fixed-fee-per-square-foot basis
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Building condition surveys meeting these requirements are necessary for school districts to be eligible for state aid and to develop their five-year capital facilities plans
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Grants the Commissioner authority to promulgate rules and regulations for implementing these HVAC assessment requirements
Legislative Description
Relates to the completion of and information contained in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems assessments as part of building condition surveys for purposes of grant eligibility; requires such assessments to include a report containing specific information and includes qualification requirements for the person completing the report.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026