Int 0106-2022 · BillLocal Law 2022/064
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale of electric space heaters
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Sponsor
Public Advocate Jumaane WilliamsDemocrat
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70
Introduced
Mar 23, 2022
Summary
This bill would prohibit the sale of electric space heaters without certain safety features; specifically, requiring all such devices for sale to be equipped with a thermostat, an automatic function that disables the device upon tip-over or overheating, and be certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
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Mar 23, 2022