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What is NYC AC § 28-218.2?

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This section allows the commissioner to require the presence of a Safety Compliance Officer (SCO) at permitted sites with immediately hazardous violations that threaten public safety. The commissioner must provide written justification for the SCO's presence and outline the monitoring duration and conditions for termination. Applies to building owners with hazardous violations affecting public safety.

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§ 28-218.2 Safety compliance officer.

AC § 28-218.2

In addition to any other remedies or penalties authorized by law, the commissioner in his or her discretion may require the presence of a SCO at any permitted site that has received immediately hazardous violations that the commissioner determines adversely affect public safety and require the presence of a SCO to protect public safety. In any circumstance where a SCO is required, the commissioner shall state in writing the circumstances necessitating the SCO, and the duration of the compliance monitoring and/or conditions that must be satisfied prior to the termination of the compliance monitoring. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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