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What is NYC AC § 15-223?

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This section allows the commissioner, chief fire marshal, or designated department member to issue orders to owners or occupants for remedying violations of laws under the department's jurisdiction. The orders specify the necessary actions and timeframe for compliance. Applies to owners and occupants of affected vessels, premises, or structures.

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§ 15-223 Issuance of orders.

AC § 15-223

Upon finding that a violation of any law, the enforcement of which is charged upon the department, exists in any vessel, premises, ground, structure, building, or underground passage, the commissioner, the chief fire marshal, or such other member of the department designated by such commissioner, may issue a printed or written order directing the owner or occupant to alter, remedy, or remove such violation in such manner and in such reasonable time as is stated therein. Such order may authorize and direct the use of such materials and appliances as may be proper and necessary.

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