NYC Council Introduction 951

intro.nyc/0951-2023 2022-2023 Legislative Session
Rooftop access requirements for buildings with solar panel installations.
Status: Filed (End of Session) Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Sponsored by Lincoln Restler
Introduced: March 2, 2023

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.

Sponsors: 13