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What is NYC PC § 601.6.2?

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This section defines the criteria for determining the availability of a public water main to buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings. It specifies that a building is considered to have access if it is within 500 feet of the public water supply system, subject to the Department of Environmental Protection's standards. Applies to building owners of multi-family or commercial properties.

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601.6.2 Availability of public water main to other than one- or two-family dwellings.

PC § 601.6.2

A public water main shall be deemed available to a building, other than a one- or two-family dwelling, if a property line of such building is within 500 feet (152 m), measured along a street, alley, or right-of-way, of the public water supply system. The extension and connection shall be made in accordance with the applicable standards of the Department of Environmental Protection. Exception: Where a substantial improvement of a building is contemplated on a tract of land, the public water supply system may be declared available thereto by the agencies having jurisdiction thereon even though the specified distance is exceeded.

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