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What is NYC BC § 3307.7.7?

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This section mandates that all fences and related windscreens or netting must be installed, adjusted, repaired, and maintained in a sound condition. The statute specifies that these structures should be free of protruding or loose materials and that posts must be upright and secured to prevent leaning or overturning. Applies to property owners responsible for fence maintenance.

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3307.7.7 Condition of fences.

BC § 3307.7.7

All fences and related windscreens or netting shall be installed, adjusted, repaired, and maintained in a sound condition, free of protruding or loose nails, wood, or metal, and with posts in an upright position restrained to prevent the fence from leaning or overturning.

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