Bill > A10806

This bill expands the number of parties who can be held criminally responsible for violating New York State's uniform fire prevention and building code, which sets standards for construction, maintenance, and fire safety. Previously, enforcement primarily targeted individuals directly involved in construction. Now, the bill includes a broader range of responsible parties, such as property owners, agents, tenants, property managers, and corporations, if they knowingly violate the code or fail to comply with orders to fix violations. The bill also clarifies penalties, distinguishing between misdemeanors and violations, and adjusts the daily fines for repeated offenses, increasing the maximum daily fines for some violations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10806