New York A08766 requires residential units to meet mechanical ventilation standards if they have openable windows.

New York A08766 amends the multiple dwelling law to require newly developed residential units with openable windows to comply with mechanical ventilation standards set by ASHRAE. This includes units created from non-residential buildings. However, local governments can still enforce their own openable window requirements for egress or fire safety. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York A08766 requires residential units to meet mechanical ventilation standards if they have openable windows.

New York A08766 amends the multiple dwelling law to require newly developed residential units with openable windows to comply with mechanical ventilation standards set by ASHRAE. This includes units created from non-residential buildings. However, local governments can still enforce their own openable window requirements for egress or fire safety. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.