NYC Rules Updates ~ Week Ending October 28, 2011
The following NYC Rules update includes (1) all City agency proposed rules that remain open for written public comment; (2) adopted rules that took effect during the previous week; and (3) adopted rules soon taking effect.
Please visit NYC Rules to read agency rules, to submit comments online on proposed rules, and to learn about the rulemaking process.
Proposed Rules Open for Written Public Comment
- **Exemption From Fire Department Connection Requirements (DOB)--Written comments must be submitted by December 2.
- **Amendment of Violation Classifications (Electrical Code) (DOB)--Written comments must be submitted by December 1.
- Marina Rules (DPR)--Written comments must be submitted by November 16.
- Drivers' Rights Signs (TLC)--Written comments must be submitted by November 14.
- For Hire Vehicles and Inspections (TLC)--Written comments must be submitted by November 14.
- Buildings Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Written comments must be submitted by November 9.
- Department of Transportation Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Written comments must be submitted by November 9.
- ECB's Water Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Written comments must be submitted by November 9.
- House/Site Connections to the Sewer System (DEP)--Written comments must be submitted by October 31.
Adopted Rules That Took Effect During the Previous Week
- Rooftop Advertising (TLC)--Rule took effect October 23.
- **Accessible Taxicab Specifications (TLC)--Rule takes effect November 26.
- Construction Activity, Restoration and Excavation Requirements (DOT)--Rule takes effect November 15.
- Taxicab Service Requirements--inheriting spouses (TLC)--Rule takes effect November 6.
- Public Safety Graffiti Penalty Schedule (OATH/ECB)--Rule takes effect November 3.
- Minimum Housing Maintenance (LOFT)--Rule takes effect October 31.
- Tests Performed by Elevator Inspection Agencies (DOB)--Rule takes effect October 30.
** Rule posted on NYC Rules within past week