New York S04535 amends the executive law to enhance investigations into local government compliance with fire prevention and building code standards.

New York S04535 amends the executive law to strengthen the investigation process for local governments' administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code. The bill mandates the secretary to investigate and conduct hearings if local governments fail to comply with minimum standards. The secretary can issue compliance orders, request legal actions from the attorney general, or designate counties to enforce the code. Local governments can petition to reassume enforcement authority after demonstrating compliance improvements.

New York S04535 amends the executive law to enhance investigations into local government compliance with fire prevention and building code standards.

New York S04535 amends the executive law to strengthen the investigation process for local governments' administration and enforcement of the New York state uniform fire prevention and building code. The bill mandates the secretary to investigate and conduct hearings if local governments fail to comply with minimum standards. The secretary can issue compliance orders, request legal actions from the attorney general, or designate counties to enforce the code. Local governments can petition to reassume enforcement authority after demonstrating compliance improvements.