Rooftop access requirements for buildings with solar panel installations.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 8, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city fire code, in relation to rooftop access requirements for buildings with solar panel installations.” Read the full text
Fire and Emergency Management
What it does
This bill would amend existing Fire Code requirements relating to rooftop access for fire fighting operations. Specifically, the bill would decrease the required width of clear paths required on rooftops, and provide alternative rooftop access requirements in circumstances where solar panels are being installed on adjoining buildings not more than 25 feet in width.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Feb 8, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 8, 2024
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 73
officialInt. No. 73
officialFebruary 8, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-8-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - February 8, 2024
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
13
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Lincoln RestlerJames F. GennaroOswald J. FelizAlexa AvilésTiffany L. CabánFarah N. LouisShaun AbreuCarmen N. De La RosaJennifer GutiérrezLynn C. SchulmanGale A. BrewerAmanda C. FaríasShekar Krishnan
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).