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What is NYC AC § 15-226?

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This section outlines the enforcement procedures for orders issued by the commissioner regarding violations. If an order is not complied with, the commissioner may enforce it using department resources or other agencies. The offending party is responsible for the enforcement costs and may incur additional penalties for specific violations. Applies to property operators subject to such orders.

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AC § 15-226

In case an order is not complied with within the time set forth therein, the commissioner may execute and enforce such order with employees and equipment of the department, or by the employment of such other agencies as the commissioner may direct. Nothing contained in this section, however, shall be held to authorize the commissioner to alter the construction of any building, structure, or vessel, or to supply any structural deficiency in the fire alarm, fire extinguishing, or fire escape equipment thereof. The party offending shall pay the expense of enforcing such order and, in addition thereto, shall forfeit and pay to the department the sum of fifty dollars. Where the order relates to the storage of explosive or combustible compounds or mixtures, the party offending shall pay an additional penalty of twenty-five dollars plus five dollars for each day's neglect or refusal to comply with such order.

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