A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the fire department to issue written warning notices and grant a penalty exception to the false alarm penalty for properly functioning fire alarms

Summary

This bill would require the Fire Department (FDNY) to issue a written warning notice to property owners, upon responding to a false alarm, that a second alarm within 18 months could result in a fine. In addition, it would provide property owners relief from the fine if they obtain a certification showing that their alarm was properly functioning within 30 days of receiving a penalty for the second alarm.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council