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- Referred to housing, construction and community development
- Referred to housing, construction and community development
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Relates to violations of the uniform fire prevention and building code
In Senate Committee · Housing, Construction And Community Development · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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BILL NUMBER:S4638
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to violations of the uniform fire prevention and building code
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would impose penalties on building owners of up to $7,500 for violations of the uniform fire prevention and building code that impede egress during a fire or other emergency evacuation.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of the bill amends section 382 of the executive law as it relates to imposing a civil penalty of up to seven thousand five hundred dollars when a building alteration impedes egress from the building during a fire or other emergency evacuation.
Section two of the bill relates to the effective date.
Justification
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of buildings that have been altered in ways that create dangerous situations for both tenants and first responders. These building alterations can impede egress from the building and prevent a safe evacuation during emergencies. In many instances, these unsafe conditions have placed residents and firefighters at serious risk of injury or death. This bill seeks to enhance penalties that may be imposed for creating these unsafe conditions.
Prior legislative history
S.5041-A/A.5847-A of 2014.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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