NYC Administrative Code

§ 21-207 — Users of life-sustaining equipment and individuals for whom a disruption in electrical service would create a medical emergency.

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What is NYC AC § 21-207?

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This section mandates the department to provide written materials to senior centers and retirement communities on how to register with utility companies as users of life-sustaining equipment or individuals at risk from electrical service disruptions. Applies to individuals relying on electrical service for medical needs.

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§ 21-207 Users of life-sustaining equipment and individuals for whom a disruption in electrical service would create a medical emergency.

AC § 21-207

The department shall regularly provide written materials from the office of emergency management to all senior centers in the city and all naturally occurring retirement communities sponsored by the department on how to register with any utility providing electrical service within the city as a user of life-sustaining equipment or an individual for whom a disruption in electrical service would create a medical emergency. These materials shall also be posted electronically in a conspicuous location on the department's website and on the website of the mayor's office for people with disabilities. (L.L. 2018/066, 1/19/2018, eff. 2/18/2018)

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