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Requires the New York city department of sanitation to remove any snow or ice accumulation in front of any fire hydrants
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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BILL NUMBER:S6956
Title of bill
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of sanitation to remove any snow or ice accumulation in front of fire hydrants
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to require the New York city department of sanitation to remove any snow or ice accumulation in front of any fire hydrants.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends section 15-205 of the administrative code of the city of New York law by requiring the department of sanitation to clear snow and ice accumulation in front of fire hydrants.
Section two sets forth the effective date.
Justification
During the winter of 2013-2014, the city of New York experienced an unusually active snow season with numerous storms and record breaking amount of snowfalls, presenting unprecedented challenges as a result. Among these challenges, snow covered fire hydrants presented a major public safety concern.
Sanitation plow trucks that clear snow on the city streets often deposit snow onto the curbside and sidewalk, resulting in an accumulation of snow on and around the fire hydrants. For firefighters responding to emergencies where time is of the essence, snow and ice covered fire hydrants can present an extremely hazardous obstacle.
Currently, section 15-205 of the New York city administrative code requires property owners, lessees or tenants to clear snow or ice from the fire hydrant in front of their property. However, locating and clearing snow covered fire hydrants can be an extremely difficult and costly task for some individuals and potentially hazardous for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Any snow and ice covered fire hydrant severely limits firefighters' ability to put out a fire and presents a major threat to public safety, a risk that we cannot afford to take. This legislation would address such safety concerns by shifting the responsibility for clearing snow and ice accumulation in front of fire hydrants to the department of sanitation, which can utilize equipment and manpower to effectively remove the snow and ice from city owned fire hydrants.
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Fiscal implications
Yet to be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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