Bill > S03406

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to expand remedies and penalties for violations of the state's uniform fire prevention and building code, creating a more graduated and stringent penalty structure. Specifically, the bill distinguishes between two types of code violations: standard violations and those deemed an imminent threat to occupant safety. For standard violations, the existing penalties remain largely unchanged, with fines up to $1,000 per day and potential imprisonment. However, for violations classified as imminent threats to safety, the bill introduces a progressive penalty system: the first violation carries a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 per day, the second violation increases to $5,000 to $10,000 per day, and the third violation can result in a fine of at least $10,000 per day, with potential imprisonment for up to one year in each case. The bill aims to create stronger incentives for property owners and contractors to quickly address serious safety issues and comply with building and fire prevention codes by imposing increasingly severe financial penalties for repeated violations that pose significant risks to building occupants. The law will take effect on the first day of January following its passage.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3406