Fire department to report on safety measures to mitigate fire risk associated with powered mobility devices.

A Local Law in relation to the fire department to report on safety measures to mitigate fire risk associated with powered mobility devices

This bill would require the Fire Department to submit five reports—one per year beginning January 30, 2024—relating to fire risks and powered mobility devices, such as e-bikes and electric scooters. The reports would be required to include data on fires during the previous year caused by these devices, recommendations for changes to changes to the Administrative Code or other local provisions to further decrease fire risk, and a summary of actions taken by the Fire Department to decrease this fire risk, such as enforcement of existing requirements and public education.