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What is NYC FGC § 109.2?

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This section grants the commissioner the authority to disconnect utility services in emergencies to eliminate immediate hazards to life or property. The commissioner is required to notify the utility provider and, when possible, the owner and occupant before disconnection. Applies to building owners and occupants affected by utility service disconnections.

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109.2 Authority to disconnect service utilities.

FGC § 109.2

The commissioner shall have the authority to require disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by the technical codes in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The commissioner shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnection, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practicable thereafter.

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