NYC Sanitation Regulations and Enforcement Flashcards
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What NYC regulation governs the proper bagging of dog waste in public spaces?
Answer: Administrative Code § 16-303
Administrative Code § 16-303 requires dog owners in NYC to pick up and properly bag their dog's waste in public areas.
How many inches of snow must accumulate before property owners in NYC are required to shovel their sidewalks?
Answer: 4 inches
NYC requires property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks when accumulation reaches 4 inches or more.
Which entity has the authority to declare a Sanitation Emergency in NYC?
Answer: The NYC Mayor
The NYC Mayor has the authority to declare a Sanitation Emergency, which can trigger special rules and procedures for waste collection.
Under NYC rules, within how many hours after a snowstorm ends must property owners clear sidewalks?
Answer: 6 hours
NYC property owners are required to clear snow and ice from their adjacent sidewalks within 4 hours after a snowstorm ends during daylight hours.
What is the maximum permissible height of weeds on a vacant NYC lot under sanitation code?
Answer: 12 inches
NYC sanitation regulations prohibit weeds and grass on vacant lots from exceeding 10 inches in height.
A DSNY enforcement agent discovers a mattress illegally dumped on a NYC street. What violation category does this typically fall under?
Answer: Illegal dumping
Leaving a mattress on the street without a scheduled bulk pickup constitutes illegal dumping, which carries higher fines than littering.