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What is NYC AC § 28-507.4.5.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for building owners to submit documentation within three months of authorization. The documentation must confirm the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, water sensors, required signage, and tenant notification regarding emergency alert systems. Applies to owners of eligible basement or cellar residences.

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§ 28-507.4.5.1 Requirements within 3 months.

AC § 28-507.4.5.1

Not later than 3 months following the date such authorization is issued, the owner must submit documentation in a form and manner determined by the department establishing that: 1. Such eligible basement or cellar residence has smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with sections U103.6.2 and U103.6.3 of appendix U of the New York city building code; 2. Such eligible basement or cellar residence has water sensors and alarms in accordance with section U202.11 of appendix U of the New York city building code; 3. Such eligible basement or cellar residence has the required signage posted in a manner prescribed by chapter 2 of title 27 and the rules of the department of housing preservation and development; and 4. The owner has notified any tenants in such eligible basement or cellar residence about enrollment in an emergency alert system operated by the office of emergency management. (L.L. 2024/126, 12/18/2024, eff. 6/16/2025)

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