NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 20-42 — Emergency Services and Response Requirements.

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An awardee must designate a person or persons as the emergency contact to respond to emergencies. Such person or persons must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

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Effective: 12/16/2021

§ 20-42 Emergency Services and Response Requirements.

RCNY § 20-42

An awardee must designate a person or persons as the emergency contact to respond to emergencies. Such person or persons must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. An awardee must follow its written Emergency Action Plan included in the agreement between the awardee and the Department, as required by paragraph (11) of subdivision (c) of § 16-1002 of the Administrative Code. (Added City Record 11/16/2021, eff. 12/16/2021*) * Editor's note: For specific effective date provisions, see the editor's note at 16 RCNY Ch. 20.

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