A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notice and provision to fire department personnel of firefighting personal protective equipment containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances

Summary

This bill would require the Fire Department (FDNY) to provide written notice to employees regarding any firefighting personal protective equipment that contains that Department knows or reasonably should know contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This bill would also require that, to the extent practical, by 2028, FDNY provide employees with firefighting equipment that does not contain intentionally added PFAS and does not contain PFAS at or above established hazardous levels.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council