New York § 156-F - 156-FEvacuation drills
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 156-F — 156-FEvacuation drills, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156-F. 156-FEvacuation drills
§ 156-f. Evacuation drills. Except as may be otherwise provided in rules and regulations promulgated by the department of state pursuant to article eighteen of this chapter, in any building owned or leased in whole by the state or any agency thereof, an evacuation drill shall be conducted at least twice each year in which all of the occupants of the buildings shall participate simultaneously and which shall conduct all such occupants to a place of safety. In New York city, the state fire administrator shall make rules, regulations and special orders necessary and suitable to each situation, as appropriate.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 156-F
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 156-F cover?
Section 156-F ("156-FEvacuation drills") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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