This bill would require that new or renovated buildings that contain places of public accommodation include diaper changing tables that are accessible to persons regardless of their gender.
- Introduced
History
Int. No.
By Council Members Espinal, Garodnick and Eugene
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to diaper changing accommodations
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section BC 1109 of the New York city building code is amended by adding a new section 1109.2.4 to read as follows:
1109.2.4 Diaper changing accommodations. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, on each floor level containing a public toilet room, both male and female occupants shall have access to at least one safe, sanitary and convenient diaper changing station, deck, table or similar amenity.
§ 2. This local law takes effect 180 days after it becomes law, except that the commissioner of buildings may promulgate rules or take other actions for the implementation of this local law prior to such effective date.
KS/ACK
LS #2085, 2086, 6127 and 7366
4/20/16