What's happening
This bill exempts the city of Middletown from certain state plumbing and drainage regulations, similar to Glens Falls.
Why it matters
Allows Middletown to set its own plumbing and drainage standards. By exempting Middletown from most state regulations in this area, the city government gains more direct control over how it manages plumbing codes and drainage requirements, which could lead to rules more specifically tailored to local needs or priorities.
Potential impact on construction and renovation. Builders, contractors, and property owners in Middletown may face different requirements than those in other New York cities (except Glens Falls), potentially simplifying processes or creating unique local standards that could affect costs, safety, or environmental outcomes.
Could affect public health and safety oversight. Statewide plumbing and drainage codes are often designed to ensure a consistent level of public health protection; exempting Middletown could introduce different approaches to issues like water quality, sewage management, and flood prevention, with possible implications for residents.
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Limit Plumbing Law to Middletown
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History
- Substituted by A6751
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.849
- Referred to cities
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Limit Plumbing Rules to Middletown
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5438
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 1, 2019
Introduced by Sen. METZGER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT to amend the general city law, in relation to limiting the applicability of plumbing and drainage provisions to the city of Middletown
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 2 of section 57 of the general city law, as added by chapter 1046 of the laws of 1981, is amended to read as follows:
2. This article, with the exception of section fifty-six-a thereof, shall not apply to the city of Glens Falls and the city of Middletown.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10733-02-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the general city law, in relation to limiting the applicability of plumbing and drainage provisions to the city of Middletown
Purpose
Exempts the City of Middletown from article four of the General City Law, except section 56-a, which requires that a city maintain a board of plumbing examiners that is charged with the licensing of master plumbers authorized to do business in the city.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends subdivision 2 of section 57 of the General City Law to exempt the City of Middletown from article four of the General City Law, except section 56-a, which requires that a city maintain a board of plumbing examiners that is charged with the licensing of master plumbers authorized to do business in the city.
Section 2: Effective date.
Justification
This legislation was requested by City of Middletown, County of Orange.
Article four of the General City Law requires that cities in New York State maintain a board of plumbing examiners. This board is responsible for the licensing of master plumbers who are authorized to do business in the city.
The City of Middletown is having difficulty filling the position of plumbing inspector as the applicant pool is extremely limited and there are significant issues finding enough plumbers for projects that are currently under consideration, leading to very important projects being delayed due to the lack of available plumbers.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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