Requiring auxiliary radio communication systems in certain buildings in specific occupancy groups.

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the New York city building code, in relation to requiring auxiliary radio communication systems in certain buildings in specific occupancy groups

This bill would require the installation of Fire Department Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS) in each Assembly Group A, Business Group B, Education Group E, Factory Group F, High-hazard Group H, Institutional Group I, and Mercantile Group M building that is an aggregate of 250,000 square feet or more on a single lot and that is not otherwise required to have an ARCS. This bill also provides for the Chancellor, in consultation with the Fire Department, to review and evaluate schools and consolidated school locations and where appropriate to provide for the installation of ARCS in accordance with this bill.