Preconsidered Int. No. 1057
By Council Members Dilan, Barron, Chin, Comrie, Gennaro, Jackson, James, Koo, Lander, Nelson, Rose, Vallone, Vann, Williams and Ulrich (in conjunction with the Mayor)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending the waiver of certain permit and inspection fees for work related to plumbing and electrical systems in buildings damaged by the severe storm that occurred on October 29 and 30, 2012, commonly referred to as "Hurricane Sandy."
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Section 28-112.10.2 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows:
§28-112.10.2 Storm related damage to electrical and plumbing systems. In buildings other than eligible buildings, fees shall be waived only for applications, permits and inspections for work related to plumbing and electrical systems damaged by such storm. Applicants must submit certification by a licensed master electrician or a licensed master plumber or fire suppression piping contractor that the proposed work is related to such storm damage. The commissioner may request the applicant to submit additional information relating to the damage. Waiver of such fees pursuant to this section shall be applicable for jobs where the initial application for construction document approval or, if no construction documents are required, application for permit is submitted on or after October 30, 2012 and on or before [April 30] December 31, 2013.
§2. This local law shall take effect immediately and shall be retroactive to and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after April 30, 2013.