Inspections of sprinkler system and standpipe system fire department connections
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city fire code, in relation to inspections of sprinkler system and standpipe system fire department connections” Read the full text
Fire and Emergency Management
What it does
This bill would require the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to witness automatic sprinkler system and standpipe system tests every three years.
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 · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Fire and Emergency Management committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Joann Ariola · chairCarmen N. De La RosaLynn C. SchulmanPhil WongPierina Ana SanchezVickie PaladinoVirginia Maloney
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 500
officialInt. No. 500
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Nantasha M. WilliamsFarah N. LouisLynn C. SchulmanAlthea V. StevensShaun AbreuJennifer GutiérrezFrank Morano
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).