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What is NYC AC § 19-154.1?

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This section defines a retaining wall and mandates the Department to create and maintain an inventory of all city-owned retaining walls by October 1, 2026. The inventory will include locations and maintenance dates, updated annually. Applies to city agencies managing retaining walls.

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§ 19-154.1 Retaining wall inventory.

AC § 19-154.1

a. Definitions. As used in this section, the term “retaining wall” means a retaining wall as such term is defined in section 28-305.4.1 that is 10 feet high or greater, as measured from the ground immediately in front of the wall to the top of the wall stem, or wall step for stepped walls, including any parapets or fencing capable of retaining material. b. No later than October 1, 2026, the department shall make available on its website an inventory of all city-owned retaining walls under the department’s jurisdiction. Such inventory shall include, but need not be limited to, the location of each such retaining wall and the date when maintenance or inspection of each such retaining wall was last performed. The department shall update such inventory annually. (L.L. 2026/013, 1/3/2026, eff. 1/3/2026)

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