NYC Administrative Code

§ 19-159.4 — Chute closure devices required on concrete mixing trucks.

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What is NYC AC § 19-159.4?

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This section mandates that all concrete mixer trucks operating in New York City must be equipped with chute closure devices to seal the chute during the transport of liquid concrete. The Department of Transportation and other designated agencies are responsible for enforcement and compliance inspections. Applies to operators of concrete mixer trucks in NYC.

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§ 19-159.4 Chute closure devices required on concrete mixing trucks.

AC § 19-159.4

a. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Chute closure device. The term "chute closure device" means a device attached to the end of the chute of a concrete mixer truck which is used to seal the chute. Concrete mixer truck. The term "concrete mixer truck" means a truck used for the transport of liquid concrete. Truck. The term "truck" has the same meaning as in section 158 of the vehicle and traffic law. b. No later than June 30, 2021, all concrete mixer trucks driven in or through the city of New York shall be equipped with chute closure devices during the transport of liquid concrete. c. The department may promulgate any rules necessary to administer the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to, rules establishing chute closure device specifications as deemed necessary by the department. d. The department, the police department and any other agency designated by the commissioner to enforce the provisions of this section are authorized to inspect chute closure devices and chute closure device specifications for compliance with the requirements of this section in accordance with rules of the department and any applicable law. (L.L. 2020/071, 7/19/2020, eff. 7/19/2020)

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