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What is NYC FGC § 501.1.1.5?

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This section outlines the procedure for an owner of an affected building to refuse consent for alteration work. The refusal must be communicated in writing to both the owner of the new or altered building and the commissioner. If consent is not granted within forty-five days, the responsibilities for equipment operation and associated hazards shift to the owner of the previously constructed building. Applies to building owners involved in alteration projects.

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501.1.1.5 Refusal of consent.

FGC § 501.1.1.5

If consent is not granted by the owner of the affected building to do the alteration work required by this section, such owner shall signify his or her refusal in writing to the owner of the new or altered building and to the commissioner; and the owner of the new or altered building having provided the notices required by Section 501.1.1.3 shall thereupon be released from any responsibility for the proper operation of the equipment due to loss of draft and for any health hazard or nuisance that may occur as a result of the new or altered building. Such responsibilities shall then be assumed by the owner of the previously constructed building. Similarly, should such owner fail to grant consent within forty-five days from the date of the second notice or fail to signify his or her refusal, he or she shall then assume all responsibilities as prescribed above.

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