N.Y. Multiple Residence Law § 326: Rules and regulations

§ 326. Rules and regulations. 1. The commission shall have the power

to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations carrying into effect such

provisions of the sections of this chapter wherein reference is made to

the rules and regulations of or to be adopted by the commission, and

also in other cases where the approval of the department or the

existence of conditions satisfactory to it is a requisite under this

chapter for compliance with any provision of this chapter or the

exercise of discretionary powers by the department with respect to

alternative requirements, is authorized.

2. Such rules and regulations shall be designed within the limitations

of the specifically applicable provisions of this chapter:

a. To effectuate the general purposes of this chapter.

b. To provide reasonably uniform standards, ratings and requirements,

consonant with accepted standards of engineering, fire prevention and

safety practices.

c. To formulate such standards and requirements, so far as may be

practicable, in terms of performance objectives, so as to make adequate

performance for the use intended the test of acceptability.

d. To permit to the fullest extent possible, use of modern technical

methods, devices and improvements which tend to reduce costs of

construction, installation and maintenance without substantially

affecting reasonable requirements for the health, safety and security of

the occupants or users of dwellings.

3. Every rule or regulation or modification, amendment or repeal of a

rule or regulation shall, immediately after adoption, be certified by

the commission and transmitted to the secretary of state for filing in

the office of the department of state. Upon such filing, the rule or

regulation or modification, amendment or repeal of a rule or regulation,

shall have the force and effect of law. The commission shall cause

copies thereof to be sent to the appropriate department or departments

of all municipalities having jurisdiction over multiple dwellings

therein which are affected thereby.

4. The commission shall invite the cooperation and advice of fire

departments and organizations in connection with the promulgation of

rules and regulations relating to fire protection and fire prevention.