Bill > S04941

This bill amends the New York City Administrative Code to shift the responsibility for removing snow and ice around fire hydrants from property owners, lessees, and tenants to the New York City Department of Sanitation. Previously, property owners were required to clear snow and ice within a 20-foot area around fire hydrants within four hours after snowfall, with certain time exemptions. The new bill mandates that the Department of Sanitation will be responsible for removing any snow or ice accumulation in front of fire hydrants, eliminating the previous requirement for property owners to do so. The bill also updates related language about obstruction of fire hydrants, changing provisions that previously allowed property owners to be responsible for removing obstructions to now requiring the Department of Sanitation to handle such removals. This change aims to create a more consistent and centralized approach to maintaining clear access to fire hydrants during winter weather conditions, potentially improving emergency response capabilities by ensuring a standardized removal process.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4941