New York § 149 - 149Inspection of public buildings
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 149 — 149Inspection of public buildings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 149. 149Inspection of public buildings
§ 149. Inspection of public buildings. The health officer and superintendent of buildings may inspect and advise as to the proper heating, ventilation and drainage of public buildings under the control of the city or any of its departments, and in case any such building is in use or in process of erection without, in the opinion of either, proper arrangements for heating, ventilation or drainage, he shall, subject to the right of appeal herein provided, stop the use or the erection of such buildings, direct such arrangements to be made and restrain further work upon the building until they are made.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 149
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 149 cover?
Section 149 ("149Inspection of public buildings") 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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