§ 21-06 "Save Water" Signage.
RCNY § 21-06
(a)Introduction. Immediately upon the declaration of any stage of a Water Shortage Emergency by the Commissioner, "Save Water" signs, as described below, must be prominently posted in every building or premises connected to the City water supply system or in which City water is used, in the locations specified below. Every person owning, using, leasing, managing, operating or controlling any such building or premises must ensure that such signs are properly posted. The provisions set forth in this section do not apply to one-, two- or three- family dwellings.
(b)Sign size and content. Such signs required pursuant to this section must be at least six inches in height by nine inches in width. The required text on the signs must be printed in letters at least three-quarters inch (3/4") in height. The signs may include any artwork or additional language related to water conservation that is desired by the person posting the sign, and must include the following required text: SAVE WATERReport Leaks and Water WasteCall 311 (c) Sign locations. Such signs must be prominently posted in the following locations: (1) Multiple dwellings (four units or more). At each entrance, near mailboxes, in each elevator and on each floor with more than one dwelling.
(2)Hotels. At each entrance, near each check-in desk and cashier, near each entrance to each restaurant or other public eating place, in each elevator, in the public hallway on every floor and in each bathroom (except signs in private bathrooms in individual hotel rooms may be reduced to three inches in height by five inches in width).
(3)Hospitals. At each entrance, in each elevator, on every floor by an elevator, in each bathroom and shower room, in each laboratory, and in each restaurant or cafeteria.
(4)Office buildings. At each entrance, in each elevator, on every floor by an elevator, in each bathroom and in each dining room or cafeteria or other places where food is sold.
(5)Restaurants. In each bathroom and at each table (except signs at tables may be reduced to three inches in height by five inches in width).
(6)All other nonresidential buildings, including all commercial and industrial buildings, schools, universities and community centers. At each entrance, in each elevator, on every floor by an elevator, in each bathroom and shower room, above each sink or group of sinks, in each eating area and in the work area of every process or operation using any water. (Amended City Record 4/13/2022, eff. 5/13/2022)
