In late January, the New York City Fire Department held a public hearing on their new rules and regulations regarding "fire safety" in residential buildings. This was a result of the legislation passed by the City Council and signed by Mayor Giuliani last year. Under the law, the NYC Fire Department has to issue rules and regulations in connection to fire safety. At the time of this writing, the final rules were not issued; but it is believed they will not change dramatically, as originally proposed. The following are highlights in which all must follow:

1. Prepare and distribute to all residents a fire safety plan in your building.
2. Prepare, post and maintain fire safety notices.
3. Occupants must allow owners to post fire safety notices inside the apartment front door. *

*In a cooperative and condominium form of ownership, the Board is responsible for items 1 and 2. The shareholder and/or unit owner are responsible for posting and maintaining the fire safety notice inside the apartment door.

As the Fire Department finalizes their plan, we will keep our readership up to date with details of the final rules. We advise all Boards, to keep this on their radar screen.

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