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Local law · Int 0088-2024

The qualifications of individuals to perform periodic inspection, test and maintenance fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems

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A Local Law to amend the New York city fire and building codes and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the qualifications of individuals to perform periodic inspection, test and maintenance fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems

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Filed at end of sessionLatest action Dec 31, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Pierina Ana Sanchez

Council Member, District 14 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill amends provisions related to the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems. Specifically, the legislation incorporates NFPA standards for the schedule of periodic testing of fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems, creates procedures for conducting mandated inspections, and establishes qualification requirements for individuals performing inspections, tests, and maintenance of such systems.

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Introduced in conjunction with the Bronx Borough President.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Filed at end of session

Committee

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Cosponsors

Farah N. Louis, Lincoln Restler and 40 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic32
  • Republican5

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Full history

  1. Dec 31, 2025

    Filed

    This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

    NYC Council

  2. Feb 29, 2024

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

  3. Feb 29, 2024

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

  4. Feb 29, 2024

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

  5. Feb 29, 2024

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Housing and Buildings

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  1. Feb 8, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Feb 8, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

    NYC Council