N.Y. Executive Law § 382-a: Buildings with truss type construction; notice requirements and enforcement

§ 382-a. Buildings with truss type construction; notice requirements

and enforcement. 1. All commercial and industrial structures that

utilize truss type construction shall be marked by a sign or symbol in a

manner sufficient to warn persons conducting fire control and other

emergency operations of the existence of truss construction in the

structure.

2. The council shall promulgate rules and regulations it deems

necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this section,

including, but not limited to:

a. The dimensions and color of such sign or symbol;

b. The time within which commercial and industrial structures that

utilize truss type construction shall be so marked; and

c. The location on each commercial and industrial structure that

utilizes truss type construction where such sign or symbol should be

posted.

3. The fee for producing the signs or symbols used to mark buildings

with truss type construction shall be fifty dollars, which cost shall be

borne by the owner of such building.

4. Local governments shall provide by local law for the enforcement of

the provisions of this section. Local governments may provide for joint

enforcement of the provisions of this section by agreement pursuant to

article five-G of the general municipal law.

5. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any city with a

population of one million or more persons.