Int. No. 342-A
By Council Members Rose, Ayala, King, Chin, Rosenthal, Adams and Rivera
Title
A Local Law to amend the administrative code and the building code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for portable ramps in prior code buildings where such portable ramps are permissible and signage relating thereto
Body
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Item 1 of section 28-201.2.3 of the administrative code of the city of New York, as added by local law number 47 for the year 2012, is amended to read as follows:
1. A violation of item 5 of section 1110.1, [or] of section 1110.2, or of item 7 of section 1110.3 of the New York city building code, or a violation of section 28-313.1, [or] 28-313.2 or 28-313.3 of the administrative code of the city of New York.
? 2. Article 313 of chapter 3 of title 28 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding new sections 28-313.3, 28-313.3.1, 28-313.3.2 and 28-313.3.3 to read as follows:
? 28-313.3 Retroactive requirement for signage and safety requirements for portable ramps at inaccessible building entrances where such ramps are permissible. The provisions of item 7 of section 1110.3 of the New York city building code requiring that signage stating a portable ramp is available, if provided by the building, and the phone number to request such ramp, be posted at inaccessible building entrances shall apply retroactively to all prior code buildings that have such portable ramps where use of such a ramp is permissible. The use of a portable ramp by any building must comply with all applicable laws, and must comply with Section 405 (Ramps) of ICC A117.1 except to the extent the commissioner has waived a requirement pursuant to section 28-313.3.1. All signage posted pursuant to this section shall comply with Section 1110 of the New York city building code and be maintained in good condition. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the provision...
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