Requires the state fire prevention and building code council to adopt uniform fire prevention and building code standards requiring buildings have their address numbers, building numbers, or approved building identification placed at least three feet above ground level where plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property.
Summary
A05759 would amend the New York Executive Law to direct the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to adopt uniform building code standards requiring that buildings display their address numbers, building numbers, or other approved building identification at least three feet above ground level. The identification must be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property.
The bill is a straightforward code-setting measure focused on improving the visibility of building identification for public safety, emergency response, and general wayfinding. It does not create a new enforcement scheme in the text provided, but instead requires the state code council to establish the standard as part of the uniform fire prevention and building code.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would add a new statewide building-code requirement under the Executive Law, expanding the authority and obligations of the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council. Property owners and builders would need to ensure that address or building identification is mounted at least three feet above ground level and remains visible from the adjacent street or road. The practical effect would be to standardize placement of building numbers across New York and could affect compliance expectations for new construction and, depending on implementation, existing buildings subject to code standards.
Sentiment
The available record shows no committee transcript, vote tally, or recorded opposition, so there is no documented debate to indicate strong support or resistance. Based on the bill text and caption, the measure appears to be a technical public-safety proposal with an administrative focus, which typically draws neutral-to-positive sentiment because it aims to make buildings easier to identify for emergency responders and the public.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the materials provided. Potential areas of concern, if raised, would likely involve compliance costs for property owners, how the standard would be enforced, and whether the three-foot placement requirement is appropriate for all building types or site conditions. However, the record here does not identify any legislators, agencies, or stakeholders taking a formal position.
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