We are looking into amending the NYC fire and building codes when it comes to the qualifications of the individuals’ performing inspections with Intro 0419.
Intro 0419 would strengthen New York City’s fire and life safety requirements to help make sure fire and smoke dampers and smoke- control systems are working properly when they are needed most.
The bill would:
Require regular inspections and testing by certified, independent contractors using a skilled workforce. (ICB (International Certification Board) is the certification authority, and NEMI (National Energy Management Institute) is the training and education partner. Together, they form the backbone of HVAC professional credentialing in the U.S., ensuring that contractors and technicians meet recognized industry standards for TAB and fire life safety work.)
Establish clear schedules and procedures for inspections and reporting.
Require building owners to post verification that required inspections have been completed.
Require problems to be corrected within specific deadlines.
Increase penalties for buildings that fail to comply.
Require the City to publicly report each year on smoke-damper inspections.
The goal is simple: make sure these critical fire and life safety systems areproperly inspected, maintained, and ready to work when lives depend on them.
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