§ 30-04 Notice.
RCNY § 30-04
(a)Form of notice.
(1)New York City sales. In New York City, the notice required by Administrative Code § 17-1407 must be posted conspicuously at the point of sale where carpet or carpet cushion is sold or offered for sale. When posted at the point of sale, the sign must be at least 8 1/2" by 14" in size with letters at least one-half inch high.
(2)Sales outside New York City. If carpet or carpet cushion is purchased outside New York City for installation in New York City, instead of posting, a paper copy of the notice must be given to the consumer by the installer prior to installation.
(3)Internet sales. The notice must also be provided electronically if a carpet business sells carpet or carpet cushion on a website and the carpet or carpet cushion will be installed in New York City.
(b)Text of notice. The notice must read as follows: NOTICE NEW YORK CITY CARPET EMISSION LIMITS After July 1, 2013, carpet sellers may only sell carpet or carpet cushion that complies with New York City laws for volatile organic compound ("VOC") emission limits. Carpet installers and building owners and occupants may only install VOC-compliant carpet or carpet cushion in any building. A carpet business must provide documentation showing VOC compliance upon customer request. Call 311 if the carpet seller or installer does not give you this information. Keep your receipt to help track product information.
