This bill would require the department of environmental protection to place signage on fire hydrants indicating that opening or tampering with the hydrants is prohibited, and provide information on penalties and as well as how to request a hydrant be opened, such as for a spray cap.
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Int. No. 972
By Council Members Espinal, Palma, Rose and Menchaca
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to fire hydrant signage
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section 24-308 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new subdivision f to read as follows:
f. Any fire hydrant adjacent to a city street shall have upon it signage indicating that opening or tampering is prohibited, the possible penalties for a violation thereof, and information on how to request it be opened for public use. Such signage shall be placed in a manner that does not impede access to the fire hydrant.
§ 2. This local law takes effect one year after it becomes law.
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