Rooftop access requirements for buildings with solar panel installations.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 12, 2026
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 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 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. 640
officialInt. No. 640
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Lincoln RestlerJames F. GennaroOswald J. FelizAlexa AvilésTiffany L. CabánFarah N. LouisShaun AbreuCarmen N. De La RosaShekar Krishnan
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Feb 12, 2026).