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Increases to $50,000 the cost of the construction of a building, structure or public work, above which an engineer, land surveyor or architect must be utilized
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor David Koon
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to increasing the threshold at which certain buildings, structures and public works are required to be planned and supervised by a professional engineer, land surveyor or architect
Purpose or general idea of bill
To amend the Education Law in order to adjust the threshold at which the services of a professional engineer, land surveyor or architect are required.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends section 7209, and section 7307, of the Education Law; to increase the threshold at which construction and maintenance of certain buildings, structures and public works must be supervised by professional engineers, land surveyors, and licensed architects.
Justification
The current thresholds of $5,000 for public projects, and $10,000 for private projects have not been changed for over 30 years and have not kept up with the dramatic rise in building costs. Raising the threshold to $50,000 is a sensible and necessary step to keep the law current and encourage affordable construction, improvement and maintenance of buildings, structures and public works, and reflects an inflation adjusted figure in keeping with current costs.
Prior legislative history
2008 A.6686-a/S.3225-a Assembly Higher Ed, Passed Senate.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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