Local law · Int 0369-2024
A pilot program for the use of unmanned aircraft systems in the inspection of the exterior walls of buildings greater than six stories in height
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a pilot program for the use of unmanned aircraft systems in the inspection of the exterior walls of buildings greater than six stories in height
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Keith Powers
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Buildings (DOB) to establish a pilot program for the use of drones, in conjunction with physical examinations and close-up inspections, in the inspection of building façades. The pilot program must run for at least one year. This bill would also require DOB to continue to study the impact of the use of drones in building façade inspections, and their potential use in the course of other DOB work, and to submit a report of the study’s findings.
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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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Gale A. Brewer, Lynn C. Schulman and 11 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic12
- Republican1
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- Gale A. Brewer
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Shekar Krishnan
- Yusef Salaam
- Chris Banks
- Farah N. Louis
- Amanda C. Farías
- Christopher Marte
- Eric Dinowitz
- Crystal Hudson
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Lincoln Restler
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jun 25, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Jun 25, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council