§ 25-241 Posting of Certificate of Inspection Visits in Multiple Dwellings.
RCNY § 25-241
(a)In multiple dwellings consisting of more than six families or whenever a certificate of inspection visits is posted, a certificate frame shall be provided inside the building in a conspicuous place within view of the place at which mail is delivered to the building and in a place readily accessible for signature by Office of Code Enforcement inspectors.
(b)The bottom of the certificate frame shall be not less than 48 nor more than 62 inches above the floor.
(c)The frame shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant metal or durable, impact and flame-resistant plastic.
(d)The certificate frame shall be of a size to accommodate properly a standard 6 x 9 certificate.
(e)The certificate frame shall be faced with plastic or other transparent lacing but not glass, adequate to permit the certificate of inspection visits to be read without difficulty.
(f)The frame shall be of tamperproof construction and shall be provided with a six thirty-two (6-32) "Allen Set Screw" located in the center of the top part of the frame to permit removal of the transparent facing and the inspection certificate for inspector's endorsement.
(g)Any replacement of certificate frames shall comply with all requirements specified herein.
(h)Sufficient lighting shall be provided to make the certificate of inspection visits legible at all times.
(i)The owner has a continuing duty to maintain complete and correct information on the certificate of inspection as the premises' address, registration number, name and address of owner or managing agent registered with the Office of Code Enforcement, and a telephone number which tenants may call for service and repairs.
(j)Where the certificate of inspection visits is destroyed or defaced, the owner shall notify the registration unit of the borough Code Enforcement Office requesting a replacement within five days by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person on the form prescribed by the Department.
