Bill > S05758

This bill amends the general city law to modify residency requirements specifically for plumbing inspectors in the city of Rochester. Currently, plumbing inspectors in many New York cities must be residents of the city or county where they work. The bill requires that plumbing inspectors in Rochester be citizens and actual residents of the county in which the city is located. This means that while previously plumbing inspectors in Rochester might have had different residency requirements, they will now be mandated to live in the same county as Rochester. The bill maintains other existing qualifications for plumbing inspectors, such as being practical plumbers who are not directly engaged in the plumbing business, and requiring a certificate of competency. The legislation is narrowly focused on Rochester and will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5758