§ 65-01 Water Penalty Schedule.
RCNY § 65-01
All citations preceded by “Admin. Code” are to the New York City Administrative Code. All other citations are to Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York. * If a respondent charged with a violation of 15 RCNY § 20-04(e) submits the annual test report by the first hearing date, the penalty shall be mitigated from $500 to $50. For 15 RCNY § 20-04(e), the possibility of such mitigation exists only in connection with the first summons issued to a given respondent. Pursuant to 48 RCNY § 3-17, a late admit fee of $30.00 will be added to all the below listed penalties for a failure to submit a payment by mail, as per 48 RCNY § 6-09(a), within 30 days of the mailing date of the default order issued against respondent. SectionDescriptionPenaltyDefault Stage I Water Shortage EmergencyAdmin. Code § 24-337Waste of city water (commercial or industrial)$400 $1,000Admin. Code § 24-337Waste of city water (residential)$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-06Failure to post "Save Water" signs$100 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-07Failure to post Water-Conserving Irrigation System sign$100 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-08Improper use of well water$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(1)Allowing leak or waste of water from faucets, valves, pipes etc.$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(2)Using public water to wash vehicles.$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(3)Using water to spray or wash sidewalk, street$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(4)Using any water for ornamental purposes$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(5)Using water for lawns, golf course, plants, trees$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(6)Illegal use of fire hydrants$750 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(7)Serving water without request$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-09(a)(8)Use of public water for pools$250 $1,000 Stage II Water Shortage EmergencyAdmin. Code § 24-337Waste of city water (commercial or industrial)$500 $1,000Admin. Code § 24-337Waste of city water (residential)$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-06Failure to post "Save Water" signs$200 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-07Failure to post Water-Conserving Irrigation System sign$200 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-08Improper use of well water$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(1)Allowing leak or waste of water from faucets, valves, pipes etc.$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(2)Using public water to wash vehicles$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(3)Using water to spray or wash sidewalk, street$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(4)Using any water for ornamental purposes$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(5)Using water for lawns, golf course, plants, trees$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(6)Illegal use of fire hydrants$750 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(7)Serving water without request$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-10(a)(8)Use of public water for pools$350 $1,000 Stage III Water Shortage EmergencyAdmin. Code § 24-337Waste of city water (commercial or industrial)$600 $1,000Admin. Code § 24-337Waste of city water (residential)$450 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-06Failure to post "Save Water" signs$300 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-07Failure to post Water-Conserving Irrigation System sign$400 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-08Improper use of well water$550 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(1)Allowing leak or waste of water from faucets, valves, pipes etc.$550 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(2)Using public water to wash vehicles$550 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(3)Using water to spray or wash sidewalk, street$550 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(4)Using any water for ornamental purposes$550 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(5)Using water for lawns, golf course, plants, trees$550 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(6)Illegal use of fire hydrants$750 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(7)Serving water without request$550 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(8)Use of public water for pools$950 $1,00015 RCNY § 21-11(a)(9)Use of non-air cooled air conditioning system using public water with temperature below 79° F.$550 $1,000 Other Water RegulationsAdmin. Code § 24-303.1Illegal discharge of fracking waste$2,500 $10,000Admin. Code § 24-308Illegal Use of Hydrant(s)$750 $1,000Admin. Code § 24-337Illegal waste of water (Residential)$250 $1,000Admin. Code § 24-339Distribution/Sale/Imp ort/Installation of water wasting plumbing fixtures$475 $1,000Admin. Code § 24-346(b)Failed to comply with Commissioner's Order$750 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-01(b)(1)Plumbing work w/o permit$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-01(e)Failed to produce permit on demand$150 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-01(f)Failed to obtain/return emergency permit$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-02(b)Unlawful connection to City main$700 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-03(k)(4)Failed to protect curb valve/box from damage$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-03(w)Failed to replace old service pipes upon establishment of new water service$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-03(x)Failed to install meter on unmetered property when service pipe is replaced/repaired/rela id/installed$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-04(d)Failed to install a backflow preventer or submit initial test report$700 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-04(e)Failed to submit an annual test report for a backflow preventer$500 or mitigation penalty of $50*$1,00015 RCNY § 20-04(i)Removed / swapped / bypassed backflow device without DEP approval$700 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(a)No meter in place$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(b)(1)Meter repair/removal w/o permit$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(b)(2)Failed to return meter permit$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(d)(5)No reading receptacle for remote pad$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(g)Improper size/type of meter$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(i)(1)Meter not readily accessible$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(i)(2) - (12)Improper setting of meter$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(i)(12)Failed to design meter setting to ensure electrical continuity$150 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(j)Prohibited meter bypass$500 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(k)Improper meter pit / box / vault construction$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(m)(1)Failed to install new meter after unpermitted disconnection of old meter$750 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(n)Breaking seal on equipment w/o permit$500 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(p)Inadequate protection of meter/remote receptacle / AMR Transmitter / wiring$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(p)(2)Relocated remote receptacle or AMR transmitter without permit$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-05(t)Failed to submit photo of meter to DEP$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-06A.C./refrigeration violation$350 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-07(c)Failed to submit self-certification of domestic water service pipe installation$250 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-08(a)(6)Lawn / garden watering prohibited time/manner$150 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-08(a)(7)Sidewalk flushing prohibited time / manner$150 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-08(a)(9)Prohibited use of water for car washing$150 $1,00015 RCNY § 20-08(b)(4)Failed to install backflow preventer on hose connected to fire hydrant$300 $60015 RCNY Chapter 20Violation of miscellaneous rules regarding use and supply of water$150 $1,000 Drilling & Excavation Rules15 RCNY § 57-03Drilling or excavating in restricted area without permit$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)Violating general condition(s) of drilling / excavation permit$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)(1)Failure to notify DEP 30 days prior to commencement of drilling or excavation$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)(2)Failure to drill/excavate only to depth specified in permit$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)(3) and (b)(5)Failure to abandon and/or seal any unpermitted borehole or well$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)(4) and (b)(6)Failure to abandon and/or fill any unpermitted excavation$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)(7)Failure to use blowout preventer when required$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)(10)Failure to provide required, certified documentation within 30 days of completion of drilling or excavation$900 $1,00015 RCNY § 57-05(b)(11)Failure to conduct required deviation survey$900 $1,000 (Added City Record 7/2/2025, eff. 8/1/2025)
