§ 25-71 Signs Showing the Maximum Lawful Occupancy for Sleeping Purposes of Apartments, Suites of Rooms and Single-Room Units Constituting "Accommodations for Transients."
RCNY § 25-71
(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (5) of this subdivision (a), the owner of every multiple dwelling containing any accommodations for transients (see definition of accommodations for transients in subdivision (b) hereof), except structures containing not less than 200 rooms and classified by the department as hotels (whether a class A or class B multiple dwelling), shall install and maintain signs therein in accordance with the applicable requirements set forth in paragraph two, three, four and five of this subdivision.
(2)There shall be displayed in each apartment, suite of rooms and single-room unit constituting such accommodations for transients, a sign which shall show both the currently applicable total maximum lawful occupancy, for sleeping purposes, of such apartment, suite or unit, and the currently applicable maximum lawful occupancy, for sleeping purposes, of each living room constituting a part of each such apartment or suite.
(3)In addition, in each room in any such apartment or suite, there shall be displayed a sign showing the maximum lawful occupancy, for sleeping purposes, of such room.
(4)Such signs shall be displayed in each such apartment, suite of rooms, single-room unit and living room, in conformity with the applicable requirement of paragraphs two, three and four of this subdivision.
(5)Such signs need not be displayed in any apartment, suite of rooms, single-room unit or dormitory in a hotel (whether a class A or class B multiple dwelling), which apartment, suite, unit or dormitory consists of a room or rooms used for class B occupancy (see definitions of "room used for class B occupancy") lawfully, during any time while such apartment, suite, unit or dormitory is occupied for sleeping purposes by any person or persons, none of whom has occupied same for such purposes for a continuous period exceeding eighty-five days.
(b)Accommodations for Transients.
(1)Any apartment, suite of rooms or single-room unit, consisting in whole or in part of any room or rooms used for class B occupancy, or any portion of any such apartment or suite, or (2) any dormitory, or (3) any apartment or portion thereof used for single room occupancy.
(c)Application. These rules shall apply to the signs which are required by § 27-2080 of the Administrative Code to be installed and maintained in each apartment, suite of rooms and single-room unit constituting "accommodations for transients" as described in subdivision (b) of this section.
(d)Material. Signs shall be constructed of metal, slow-burning plastic or other material approved by the Commissioner, and shall be substantial, rigid and durable in construction. Signs of cardboard or heavy paper may be used if such material is encased in strong metal, wood or plastic frames and is covered by clear plastic or glass not less than one sixteenth inch (1/16") in thickness and if provided with substantial backing. Signs shall be provided with means for fastening securely to the wall.
(e)Room signs. The following information shall appear on signs required in rooms in which not more than one (1) adult is permitted to sleep: Department of Housing Preservation and Development City of New York Premises: ________________________________________ (address of building) Room No. ________________________________________ on ________________________________________ story. Not more than ONE (1) ADULT permitted to sleep in this room. § 27-2075, Administrative Code. The following information shall appear on signs required in rooms in which not more than two (2) adults are permitted to sleep: Department of Housing Preservation and Development City of New York Premises: ________________________________________ (address of building) Room No. ________________________________________ on ________________________________________ story. Not more than TWO (2) ADULTS permitted to sleep in this room. § 27-2075 of the Administrative Code. In both of the above instances the address of the premises and the location of the room must be shown, in addition to the number of persons permitted to sleep in such room.
(f)Apartment signs. The following information shall appear on signs required in apartments and suites of rooms showing the total maximum occupancy for sleeping purposes of entire apartment or suite of rooms: Department of Housing Preservation and Development City of New York Premises: ________________________________________ (address of building) Apartment (or suite) No. ______________ on ______________ story. Not more than a TOTAL OF ______________ ADULTS permitted to sleep in this apartment (or suite). § 27-2075, Administrative Code. The permitted lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes of each room in this apartment is as follows: Room No. ______________ not more than ______________ ADULTS Room No. ______________ not more than ______________ ADULTS (Provide separate line for each room in apartment or suite.) The above sign must show the address of the premises, the location of the apartment or suite of rooms, the total maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes of the entire apartment or suite, and the permitted lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes of each individual room in said apartment or suite. The maximum lawful occupancy for sleeping purposes of each room shall be shown on a separate line, with a proper designation by room number in order to identify each room.
(g)Size of sign and lettering. The lettering shall be of the Gothic type. The letters forming "DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT", and the letters and numerals showing the number of ADULTS, shall be not less than one-quarter inch (1/4") in height. All other letters and numerals shall be not less than three-sixteenths inch (3/16") in height. Letters shall be of such width and spacing as will provide the greatest legibility. The letters and the background of the sign shall be of contrasting colors. The size of sign shall be sufficient to accommodate the required lettering and to provide a margin of not less than one-quarter inch (1/4") about the lettering on all sides.
(h)Location of signs. Signs shall be located at a distance of not less than five feet (5') or more than six feet (6') above the floor. Where a sign is required to be displayed in a room, same shall be so located that it is visible at all times to the occupant or occupants of such room. Where a sign showing the total maximum occupancy for sleeping purposes of an entire apartment or suite of rooms is required to be displayed in such apartment or suite, such signs shall be located in a portion of such apartment or suite through which it is necessary for every occupant to pass after entering or before departure from such apartment or suite. Such sign shall be visible at all times to the occupants of such apartment or suite.
(i)Lighting. Sufficient lighting shall be provided so that the sign will be plainly legible at all times when the apartment or room is occupied.
(j)Maintenance. Signs shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition. Signs that are damaged shall be repaired or replaced immediately. Signs that are painted over shall be replaced or restored to the original condition. Signs that become loose shall be securely fastened.
