What's happening
This bill requires all New York colleges and universities to install or retrofit sprinkler systems in dormitory buildings by March 1, 2019.
Why it matters
Significantly improves student safety. by mandating automatic sprinkler systems in all dormitories, reducing the risk of fire-related injuries or deaths.
Requires both new construction and retrofitting. of existing dorm buildings, meaning older facilities must also be upgraded to current safety standards—not just new ones.
Establishes a clear deadline (March 1, 2019). for compliance, ensuring that colleges and universities act promptly to address fire safety rather than delaying improvements.
Could result in substantial costs for institutions. especially those with older or larger housing inventories—which may impact budgets, tuition, or campus planning decisions.
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Require Sprinklers in Dorms
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- Referred to governmental operations
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Sprinklers Required in Dorms
In Senate Committee · Housing, Construction And Community Development · Sponsor Tony Avella
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5378
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 8, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CAHILL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring every college and university to install and retrofit dormitory buildings with sprinkler systems
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 378 of the executive law is amended by adding a new subdivision 17 to read as follows:
17. Standards for sprinkler systems in all college housing. Each college or university shall, on or before March first, two thousand nineteen, construct or retrofit a system of piping and appurtenances, designed and installed in accordance with generally accepted standards, in all buildings under the jurisdiction of such institution containing dormitory facilities for student use, so that heat from a fire will automatically cause water to be discharged over such fire area to extinguish it or prevent its further spread.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00753-01-7
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