Provides for emergency evacuation plans for vulnerable occupants in all residential occupancies; requires designated safe spaces equipped with.
New York City requires all residential occupancies to prepare emergency evacuation plans for vulnerable occupants, including those who are elderly, chronically ill, disabled, or suffering from mental illness. Buildings over 125 feet in height must designate safe spaces equipped with emergency medical supplies. A voluntary registry is established to identify elderly or disabled persons who may need assistance during evacuations or other emergencies. The registry is updated every six months and is available to emergency response agencies.
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