N.Y. Executive Law 155-A – Definitions
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§ 155-a. Definitions. When used in this article:
Terms Used In N.Y. Executive Law 155-A
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Districts: shall mean fire districts created pursuant to Article 11 of the town law. See N.Y. Executive Law 155-A
- Fire companies: shall mean fire companies governed by the not-for-profit corporation law. See N.Y. Executive Law 155-A
- Municipal corporations: shall mean a county, city, town and village. See N.Y. Executive Law 155-A
1. "Districts" shall mean fire districts created pursuant to Article 11 of the town law.
2. "Fire companies" shall mean fire companies governed by the not-for-profit corporation law.
3. "Municipal corporations" shall mean a county, city, town and village.
4. "Municipalities" shall mean municipal corporations.
5. "Sprinkler system" shall mean a system of piping and appurtenances designed and installed in accordance with generally accepted standards so that heat from a fire will automatically cause water to be discharged over the fire area to extinguish it or prevent its further spread.