Provides state assistance to local governments for fire prevention and building code enforcement using funds from the code enforcement account.

This bill amends the insurance law and state finance law to provide state assistance to local governments for fire prevention and building code enforcement. Funds are allocated from the code enforcement account, with payments based on the proportion of building permits issued and fire safety inspections conducted by each locality. The bill sets a maximum limit of 20% of available funds for any single locality per year. The secretary of state administers the distribution of these funds, which are intended to support activities related to the enforcement of fire prevention and building codes.

Provides state assistance to local governments for fire prevention and building code enforcement using funds from the code enforcement account.

This bill amends the insurance law and state finance law to provide state assistance to local governments for fire prevention and building code enforcement. Funds are allocated from the code enforcement account, with payments based on the proportion of building permits issued and fire safety inspections conducted by each locality. The bill sets a maximum limit of 20% of available funds for any single locality per year. The secretary of state administers the distribution of these funds, which are intended to support activities related to the enforcement of fire prevention and building codes.