New York A08992 mandates retrofitting of certain large buildings in New York City with compliant sprinkler systems.

New York A08992 requires all existing large buildings in New York City to be retrofitted with sprinkler systems that meet the standards of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code. A compliance plan must be submitted to the local code enforcement agency within two years of the act's effective date, with full installation completed within five years. Extensions may be granted for up to two additional years if hardship is demonstrated. Non-compliance with the act's provisions subjects the owner to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars per day.

New York A08992 mandates retrofitting of certain large buildings in New York City with compliant sprinkler systems.

New York A08992 requires all existing large buildings in New York City to be retrofitted with sprinkler systems that meet the standards of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code. A compliance plan must be submitted to the local code enforcement agency within two years of the act's effective date, with full installation completed within five years. Extensions may be granted for up to two additional years if hardship is demonstrated. Non-compliance with the act's provisions subjects the owner to a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars per day.