§ 43-02 Air Code Penalty Schedule.

   When a respondent is found in violation of any of the following provisions of the New York City Administrative Code, Rules of the City of New York, or New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, any civil penalties imposed by a Hearing Officer under 48 RCNY § 6-17(a) and/or any default penalties imposed under 48 RCNY § 6-20(b) in accordance with Section 1049-a(d)(1)(d) of the Charter, and/or any civil penalties imposed for admissions of violation(s) under 48 RCNY § 6-09(a) or late admissions under 48 RCNY § 3-17, will be imposed in accordance with the following penalty schedule:

Section of Law	Violation Description	Compliance	1st Offense Stip. ($)	1st Offense ($)	Default Penalty ($)	2nd Offense ($)	2nd Stip. ($)	3rd and Subsq. Offense ($)	3rd and Subsq. Stip. ($)
Admin. Code § 24-108(c)	Failure to allow DEP to obtain samples	Allow access forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-108(f)	Location of key to boiler room not posted or no key on premises	Post sign/provide key - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(1)	Spraying insulation material without registration	Register for spraying - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(2)	Building demolition without registration	Register demolition site - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(3)	Unregistered boiler or water heater- 350,000 - 4,200,000 btu/hr	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(4)	Unregistered boilers or water heaters- aggregate 350,000+ btu/hr	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(5)	Unregistered fuel burning equipment or portable equipment- 350,000 - 4,200,000 btu/hr	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(6)	Unregistered emergency generator - 40 kw+	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(7)	Unregistered portable generator - 40 kw+	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(8)	Unregistered portable engine - 50 - 600 hp	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(9)	Unregistered stationary generator - 40 - 450 kw	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(10)	Unregistered stationary engine - 50 - 600 hp	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(11)	Unregistered engine used at construction site - 50 hp +	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(12)	Unregistered equipment with environment al rating of C - 100 - 2,000 cfm	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(13)	Unregistered cogeneration system - 350,000 - 4,200,000 btu/hr	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(14)	Unregistered flare	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(15)	Unregistered gasoline dispensing station	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(16)	Unregistered commercial char broiler	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(a)(17)	Unregistered equipment- all other emission sources	Obtain registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(f)	Failure to notify regarding change in registration information	Notify of change - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(g)	Operating emission source with expired registration	Obtain renewal of registration - 60 days	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(h)	Failure to cancel existing registration upon registration of new equipment	Cancel existing registration - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-109(i)	Failure to notify and cancel registration when removing registered equipment	Notify and cancel registration - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-111	Interference with or obstruction of DEP personnel	Stop interference with personnel - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-112	Making / filing false or misleading statements / documents	Submit accurate/truthful documented information - forthwith	No	400	1,600	800	No	1,200	No
Admin. Code § 24-113	Permit, certificate, or registration not displayed	Post permit, certificate, or registration - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-118	Installation of refuse burning equipment other than permitted types	Remove prohibited equipment - forthwith	No	1,600	6,400	3,200	No	4,800	No
Admin. Code § 24-120	Equipment installed / altered without work permit	File plans and application - 30 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	No	2,400	No
Admin. Code § 24-122(a)	Operating permitted equipment without operating certificate	Obtain operating certificate - 90 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-122(b)(1)	Operating fuel burning equipment without operating certificate	Obtain operating certificate - 90 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	No	2,400	No
Admin. Code § 24-122(b)(2)	Operating process equipment without operating certificate	Obtain operating certificate - 90 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	No	2,400	No
Admin. Code § 24-122(b)(3)	Operating portable equipment without operating certificate	Obtain operating certificate - 90 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	No	2,400	No
Admin. Code § 24-122(b)(4)	Operating permitted types of refuse burning equipment without operating certificate	Obtain operating certificate - 90 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	No	2,400	No
Admin. Code § 24-123(d)	Operating without renewal of expired operating certificate	File for renewal of operating certificate - 30 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	No	2,400	No
Admin. Code § 24-131	Failure to comply with conditions of work permit or operating certificate	Comply with conditions - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-135	Improper transfer of work permit	Recertify application - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-140	Spraying asbestos onto building or structure during construction, alteration or repair	Stop spraying asbestos - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-141	Emission of odorous air contaminant	Stop odorous emission - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-142	Emission of air contaminant (smoke)	Operate without further emissions - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-143	Emission of air contaminant from motor vehicle	Operate without further emissions - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-145	Emission of particulates	Prevent particulates from becoming airborne - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-146(b)	Dust allowed to become airborne	Keep dust from becoming airborne - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-146(c)	Dust resulting from construction activity	Keep dust from becoming airborne - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-146(d)	Failure to take precautions to prevent dust from lots covered by ZR 12-10	Take precautions to prevent dust from becoming airborne - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-146(e)	Spraying of insulation material without proper required precaution	Take proper precautions for spraying - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-146(f)	Failure to take required precautions during demolition	Take proper precautions for demolition - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-147	Emission of nitrogen oxides from boiler	Reduce nitrogen oxides emissions to legal limits - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-148	Use of prohibited architectural coating	Stop use of prohibited coating - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-149	Causing or permitting air contaminant from open fire	Stop use of open fire - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-149.1(a)	Burning improper fuel in outdoor wood boiler	Stop use of improper fuel - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.1(b)	Impermissible smoke emission from outdoor wood boiler	Stop emission from boiler - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.1(c)	Improperly operating outdoor wood boiler under 250,000 btu/hr	Stop improper operation of boiler - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.1(d)	Operating outdoor wood boiler over 250,000 btu/hr	Stop operating boiler - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.2(b)	Operating fireplace as primary source of heat	Stop operating fireplace - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.2(c)	Operating new fireplace with improper fuel	Use proper fuel - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.2(d)	Operating existing fireplace with improper firewood	Use proper firewood - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.2(e)	Operating fireplace not in compliance with federal emissions standards	Stop using fireplace - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.3(a)	Operating wood burning heater as primary source of heat	Stop operating heater - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.3(b)	Operating wood burning heater with non- renewable fuel	Stop operating heater with improper fuel - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.4(b)	Operating commercial char broiler to cook 875+ lbs of meat without emissions control	Install emissions control - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-149.4(e)	Failure to keep maintenance records for commercial char broiler	Maintain records - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-149.4(f)	Failure to maintain records showing amount of meat cooked / purchased for commercial char broiler	Maintain records - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-149.5	Operating cookstove without emission control device	Install required device - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-149.6(a)	Operating stationary generator not equipped with Tier 4 engine	Stop operating generator - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-151	Concealing or masking of air contaminant emission	Undo concealment or masking of air contaminant - 30 days	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-153	Air contaminant emission exceeding environment al rating	Reduce air contaminant level as per environment al rating - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-154(b)	Mold assessment, abatement or remediation for a project performed by a covered person or an unlicensed person	Cause such work to be performed by an authorized person	800	800	1,000 (1st offense)/ 5,000 (2nd offense)/ 10,000 (3rd offense)	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-154(c)	Failure to file notice of mold project as required	File notice forthwith	800	800	1,000 (1st offense)/ 5,000 (2nd offense)/ 10,000 (3rd offense)	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-155	Improper maintenance of equipment	Maintain equipment properly - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-156	Use of fuel burning equipment without required apparatus	Use required apparatus while operating equipment - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-159	Use of fuel burning equipment by person without certificate of fitness	Operate equipment with qualified personnel - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-160	No air contaminant recorder for boiler	Install and use air contaminant recorder - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-161	Operating fuel burning equipment without certificate of instruction	Obtain certificate of instruction - 180 days	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-163	Idling of motor vehicle engine more than three minutes	N/A	N/A	350	1st: 1,000; 2nd: 1,500; 3rd and subsq: 2,000	440	N/A	600	N/A
Admin. Code § 24-163(f)	Idling of motor vehicle engine more than one minute while adjacent to school	N/A	N/A	350	1st: 1,000; 2nd: 1,500; 3rd and subsq: 2,000	440	N/A	600	N/A
Admin. Code § 24-163.3(b)(1)*	Failure to use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel in non- road vehicle	Use low sulfur fuel in non-road vehicle - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.3(b)(2)*	Failure to use best available technology for emission reduction in non-road vehicle	Use best available technology - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.5(b)(1)*	Failure to comply with solid waste / recyclable contract spec to use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSDF)	Use ULSDF - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.5(b)(2)*	Failure to comply with solid waste / recyclable contract spec to use best available retrofit technology (BART)	Use BART - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.6(b)*	Failure to use best available retrofit technology for sightseeing bus	Use BART - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.7(b)(2)*	Failure to use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel in school bus	Use ULSDF - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.7(c)*	Failure to use best available retrofit technology in school bus as per schedule	Use BART - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.8(b)(1)	Failure to use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel in generator for film/TV/Ad/ street fair	Use ULSDF - forthwith	500	500	500	500	500	500	500
Admin. Code § 24-163.9(b)*	Failure to retrofit diesel school bus with crankcase ventilation system	Retrofit bus with crankcase ventilation system - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.9(c)*	Using diesel school bus older than16 years to fulfill school bus contract	Stop use of buses older than 16 years - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.9(d)*	Failure to replace retired school bus with low- emission school bus	Replace retired school bus with compliant bus - forthwith	1,000	1,000	10,000	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Admin. Code § 24-163.11(b)	Failure to use best available retrofit technology in heavy duty trade waste hauling vehicle as of 1/1/2020	Use BART - forthwith	10,000/ vehicle in violation (mitigation:0 1 if correction certified within 60 days) (separate penalty of 500/day for each day not corrected after 60 days)	No	10,000/ vehicle	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Admin. Code § 24-164	Operating soot blower on vessel within city waters	Stop using soot blower - forthwith	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-165	Failure to use air contaminant detector/ recording as required	Use air contaminant detector - forthwith	400 (mitigation:0¹)	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
Admin. Code § 24-166	Use of inadequate combustion shut-off device	Use properly functioning shutoff device - forthwith	200 (mitigation: 0¹)	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-167	Improper use of equipment or apparatus	Use equipment as per code - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-168	Use of improper fuel in fuel burning equipment	Use fuel specified for equipment - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-168.1	Use or delivery of heating oil containing less than 2% biodiesel	Use or deliver heating oil with at least 2% biodiesel - forthwith	800	800	3,200	1,600	1,600	2,400	2,400
Admin. Code § 24-169(a)	Use/purchase/sale/offer/storage/ transport of fuel with excess sulfur content (#2 oil)	Purchase and use fuel with proper sulfur content - forthwith	1,600	1,600	6,400	3,200	3,200	4,800	4,800
Admin. Code § 24-169(b)	Use/purchase/sale/offer/storage/ transport of fuel with excess sulfur content (#4 oil)	Purchase and use fuel with proper sulfur content - forthwith	1,600	1,600	6,400	3,200	3,200	4,800	4,800
Admin. Code § 24-173	Use of coal in fuel burning equipment	Stop use of coal - forthwith	1,600	1,600	6,400	3,200	3,200	4,800	4,800
Admin. Code § 24-176	Failure to report shipment of fuel to NYC as required	File fuel trip tickets - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-177(a)	Failure to have required statement on fuel information ticket	Supply required info on fuel tickets - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-177(b)	Failure to retain fuel information tickets by shipper	Retain fuel info tickets - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-177(c)	Failure to retain fuel records for one year	Retain fuel info tickets for one year - forthwith	200	200	800	400	400	600	600
Admin. Code § 24-178(b)(8)	Breaking a Board ordered seal	Stop tampering with seal - forthwith	1,600	1,600	4,000	2,480	No	2,480	No
Admin. Code Title 24	Miscellaneous violation of Air Pollution Control Code	N/A	400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 2-09	Failure to retain records related to combustion efficiency testing		400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 40-02(b)	Failure to maintain records of hours of operation for emergency generator		400	400	1,600	800	800	1,200	1,200
VAPOR RECOVER Y REGULATIONS
15 RCNY § 4-03(a)(1)	No stage 1 vapor collection system at gas dispensing site	Install stage 1 vapor collection system - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-03(a)(2)(3)	Failure to maintain stage 1 vapor collection and control system	Properly maintain stage 1 vapor collection/control system at site - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-03(a)(2) (iv)	Failure to connect and operate vapor collection system loading and unloading at site	Connect and operate vapor collection system while loading / unloading at site - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-03(a)(3)	No stage 1 vapor recovery system capacity at least 250 gallons	Install stage 1 vapor recovery system at gas dispensing site - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-03(b)	No certificate of registration for gasoline dispensing site	Obtain certificate of registration for gas dispensing site - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-04(a)(3)	No NYS DEC date for pressure test on gasoline transporting vehicle	Post NYS DEC marking indicating last date pressure / vacuum test - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-04c)	Failure to keep dome covers closed on gas transport vehicle	Keep dome cover closed while transport vehicle loading / unloading motion - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-04(d)(1)	No stage 1 vapor collection / control system on gasoline transport vehicle	Install stage 1 vapor collection and control system on gas transport - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-04(d)(2)	Failure to provide adequate training for operator of gasoline transport vehicle	Provide training for operator of gas transport vehicle - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-04(d)(3)	Failure to maintain stage 1 vapor collection/control system on gas transport vehicle	Properly maintain stage 1 vapor collection and control system on gas transport vehicle - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-04(d)(4)	Failure to connect/operate vapor collection / control system on gas transport vehicle	Connect and operate vapor collection / control system on gas transport vehicle - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
15 RCNY § 4-05	Failure to control visible leaks from vehicle vapor collection/control system	Control visible leaks from vapor collection and control system loading / unloading vehicle - forthwith	400	400	875	545	545	545	545
PERCHLORETHYLENE ("PERC") DRY CLEANING FACILITIES
15 RCNY § 12-04(a)	Installation of perc dry cleaning machine in residential building after 7/13/06		No	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-05(a)	Failure to install vapor barrier or room enclosure and general exhaust ventilation	Install vapor barrier or room enclosure and general exhaust ventilation - 30 days	No	750	875	No	875	No	875
15 RCNY § 12-06(a)	Improperly installed vapor barrier or room enclosure and general exhaust ventilation	Install proper vapor barrier or room enclosure and general exhaust ventilation - 30 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-06(a)(4)(i)	Improper process emission point location	Relocate process ventilation point - 30 days	No	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-06(a)(4)(iii)	Process emissions greater than 20 ppm	Retrofit to meet 20ppm standard - 30 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-06(a)(4)(iv)	Failure to properly operate exhaust damper	Close or repair exhaust damper - forthwith	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-06(a)(5), (a)(6)	Failure to have proper emission control systems	Install proper emission controls - 30 days	No	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-06(b)	Failure to remove equipment from service	Remove equipment - forthwith	No	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-06(b)	Failure to properly replace, retrofit, or convert equipment	Replace, retrofit, or convert equipment - 30 days	No	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-06(b)	Fugitive emission greater than 50 ppm	Control fugitive emissions - 30 days	No	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-07(a), (b)	Failure to inspect or self-monitor	Conduct inspection or self- monitoring - forthwith	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-07(g)	Failure to repair leak within 24 hours	Repair leak - forthwith	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-08	Failure to comply with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) requirements	Comply with O&M requirements - forthwith	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-08(d)(7)	Failure to have proper spill control equipment	Install spill control equipment - 30 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-08(d)(8)	Failure to keep solvent containers closed	Close solvent containers - forthwith	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-10	Failure to properly manage hazardous waste	Manage hazardous waste - forthwith	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-11(a)	Failure to seal floor drains	Seal floor drains - 30 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-11(b)	Failure to install proper spill containment system	Install proper spill containment system - 30 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-11(c)	Failure to report release, fire or explosion	N/A	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-11(d)	Failure to record emergency response actions	N/A	400	400	875	500	No	500	No
15 RCNY § 12-12	Failure to maintain proper records	Maintain proper records - forthwith	400	400	875	500	No	500	No
15 RCNY § 12-13	Installation of uncertified equipment	Remove uncertified equipment - forthwith	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-14(a)(1)	Failure to have owner or manager certification	Register for certification course - 60 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-14(a)(2)	Failure to have operator certification	Register for certification course - 60 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-14(e)	Failure to attend required NYS DEC training and hold valid NYS DEC certificate		750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-15(a)	Failure to submit notice of alteration or modification s	Submit notices - 14 days	400	400	875	500	No	500	No
15 RCNY § 12-15(b)	Failure to have work permit or operating certificate	File for work permit or operating certificate - 14 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-16	Failure to have third party inspection	Obtain inspection - 14 days	750	750	875	875	No	875	No
15 RCNY § 12-18(a)	Failure to post New York State perc notice in easily visible location	Post notice in a conspicuous location - forthwith	400	400	875	500	No	500	No
15 RCNY § 12-18(b)	Failure to post perc notice in easily visible location		220	220	875	440	No	440	No
15 RCNY § 12-18(c)	Failure to post notice regarding non-perc chemical in easily visible location		220	220	875	440	No	440	No
15 RCNY § 12-18(d)	Failure to post perc and non-perc notices		220	220	875	440	No	440	No
15 RCNY Ch. 12	Violation of perc dry cleaner rules	Comply with perc dry cleaner rule - forthwith	No	750	875	875	No	875	No
CONSTRUCTION DUST RULES
15 RCNY § 13-01(d)	No access to inspect site		700	700	1,600	1,085	1,085	1,085	1,085
15 RCNY § 13-01(e)	Interference with DEP employee		700	700	1,600	1,085	1,085	1,085	1,085
15 RCNY § 13-04(a)	Failure to control release of dust from construction by wetting or other acceptable means		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-04(b)	Failure to cover trucks used to transport particulate matter		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-04(c)	Failure to provide adequate water to perform wet method of dust control		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-04(e)	Failure to provide suitable drainage for water and sludge		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-05(a)	Failure to wet (and maintain wet) all exterior building surfaces prior to and during demolition		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-05(b)	Failure to wet and/or cover construction materials before and during loading and transport		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-05(c)	Failure to use wetting to control dust during drilling, grinding or other similar construction activities		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-05(d)	Failure to control dust produced at transfer points		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-05(e)	Failure to have sprinklers at transfer points capable of being operated by person responsible for loading		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-05(f)	Failure to moisten soil or debris piles to prevent windblown dust		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-06(a)	Failure to properly remove debris during hand demolition		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-06(b)	Failure to board up windows to prevent dust emission during renovation		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-06(c)	Failure to suppress dust during sandblasting		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-06(d)	Failure to cover trucks used to transport dust- producing materials		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-06(e)	Failure to remove earth or other materials daily		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-06(g)	Use of blowers for mud or dirt removal		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-06(h)	Failure to operate construction vehicles slowly to minimize dust emissions		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-06(i)	Failure to properly stabilize disturbed areas		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-07(b)	Failure to wet adequately before and during demolition		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-07(c)	Failure to use chutes / buckets to transport debris		1,000	1,000	1,600	1,500	1,500	1,500	1,500
15 RCNY § 13-07(d)	Failure to remove dust / debris daily from adjacent areas		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-08(a)	Performing dry sandblasting		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-08(b)	Failure to use containment during sandblasting		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-08(c)	Failure to use curtains during sandblasting		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-08(d)	Failure to give required advance notice of sandblasting		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-09	Failure to register dust-emitting construction equipment with DEP		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200
15 RCNY § 13-10	Failure to prevent dust emission from open areas after demolition		800	800	1,600	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200

 

(Added City Record 4/11/2016, eff. 5/11/2016; amended City Record 8/17/2016, eff. 9/16/2016; amended City Record 5/8/2017, eff. 6/7/2017; amended City Record 11/25/2019, eff. 12/30/2019; amended City Record 11/18/2020, eff. 12/18/2020; amended City Record 3/27/2023, eff. 4/26/2023)