Establishes the Multifamily Dwelling Safety Act to regulate balcony railings in multifamily dwellings.
The Multifamily Dwelling Safety Act mandates the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to adopt a Multifamily Dwelling Balcony Code. This code sets minimum standards for balcony railings made of wood in multifamily dwellings. The act prohibits property owners and tenants from willfully violating the code and imposes penalties for violations. The Department must inspect balcony railings at least once every five years and charge a fee for these inspections. The act also allows for waivers or exemptions under certain conditions.
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