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Int 0955-2023

Required lighting under sidewalk sheds.

IntroductionFiledCommittee on Housing and Buildingsintroduced 2023-03-16

Filed — closed without being enacted.

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Agenda: 2023-03-16Passed: 2023-12-31

Summary

This bill would increase the required level of lighting under sidewalk sheds from 45 lumens per watt or greater to 90 lumens per watt or greater. It would also require that lighting under sidewalk sheds be provided specifically by LED lights.

Committee on Housing and BuildingsDepartment of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Buildings and rent regulation.

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13 passed · 37 died

This bill: 290 days in committee

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Sponsors (25)

Lifecycle

IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2023-03-16 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2023-03-16 · City Council
ClosedFiled (End of Session)
2023-12-31 · City Council

Heard at (1)

City Council · 2023-03-16 · 1:30 PM · Council Chambers - City Hall

Attachments (5)

Full text
Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Section 3307.6.4.8 of the New York city building code, as amended by local law number 126 for the year 2021, is amended to read as follows: 3307.6.4.8 Lighting. Sidewalk shed lighting shall be in conformance with the following: 1. The underside of sidewalk sheds shall be illuminated at all times either by daylight or electric light. The level of illumination shall be uniformly distributed along the entire length of the shed with a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) measured at the level of the walking surface with a minimum luminous efficacy of [45] 90 lumens per watt or greater and be rated to operate at temperatures of 5�F (-15�C) and higher. 2. All lamps shall be enclosed in water-resistant and vandal-resistant fixtures, and all lamps, wiring, and accessory components shall conform to the requirements of the New York City Electrical Code. 3. Photosensors may be used to control electric lighting according to the amount of daylight available. All photosensors shall be equipped for fail-safe operation ensuring that if the sensor or control fails, the lamps will provide the lighting levels required by this section. 4. LED lighting shall be used to satisfy the requirements of this section. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. EH LS #10774 12/22/22 1:25p 1 1