N.Y. Executive Law 382-A – Buildings with truss type construction; notice requirements and enforcement
§ 382-a. Buildings with truss type construction; notice requirements and enforcement. 1. All commercial and industrial structures that utilize truss type construction shall be marked by a sign or symbol in a manner sufficient to warn persons conducting fire control and other emergency operations of the existence of truss construction in the structure.
Terms Used In N.Y. Executive Law 382-A
- Building: means a combination of any materials, whether portable or fixed, having a roof, to form a structure affording shelter for persons, animals or property. See N.Y. Executive Law 372
- Construction: means the construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, repair, installation of equipment or use of buildings, and requirements or standards relating to or affecting materials used in connection therewith, including provisions for safety and sanitary conditions. See N.Y. Executive Law 372
- Council: means the state fire prevention and building code council created by this article. See N.Y. Executive Law 372
- Truss type construction: means a fabricated structure of wood or steel, made up of a series of members connected at their ends to form a series of triangles to span a distance greater than would be possible with any of the individual members on their own. See N.Y. Executive Law 372
2. The council shall promulgate rules and regulations it deems necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to:
a. The dimensions and color of such sign or symbol;
b. The time within which commercial and industrial structures that utilize truss type construction shall be so marked; and
c. The location on each commercial and industrial structure that utilizes truss type construction where such sign or symbol should be posted.
3. The fee for producing the signs or symbols used to mark buildings with truss type construction shall be fifty dollars, which cost shall be borne by the owner of such building.
4. Local governments shall provide by local law for the enforcement of the provisions of this section. Local governments may provide for joint enforcement of the provisions of this section by agreement pursuant to Article 5-G of the general municipal law.
5. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any city with a population of one million or more persons.