NYC Council Introduction 73

intro.nyc/0073-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Rooftop access requirements for buildings with solar panel installations.
Status: Committee Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Sponsored by Lincoln Restler
Introduced: February 8, 2024

This bill would amend existing Fire Code requirements relating to rooftop access for fire fighting operations. Specifically, the bill would decrease the required width of clear paths required on rooftops, and provide alternative rooftop access requirements in circumstances where solar panels are being installed on adjoining buildings not more than 25 feet in width.