Resuscitation Equipment in Public Places

RCNY tit. 24, ch. 18

in effect

24 RCNY § 18-01 Definitions.

§ 18-01 Definitions. (a) Words and terms used in these regulations, other than those specified in subsection (b) of this section, shall have the same meaning as specified in § 17-178 of the New York City Administrative Code. (b) When used in these regulations, the following words or terms shall have the following meaning: Department. "Department" shall mean the New York City Department of Health. Informational Handout. "Informational Handout" shall mean a menu, playbill, program, or other written material. Package. "Package" shall mean the sealed manufacturer-provided packaging containing each exhaled air resuscitation mask required hereunder. Public Area. "Public Area" shall mean any area which can be easily identified by, and is readily accessible to, patrons. These areas may include but are not limited to the following: bar area, service counter area, host/hostess station, registration desk, concession stand. Suitable Location. "Suitable Location" shall mean any location where the resuscitation equipment is readily available to the public for use at all times.

24 RCNY § 18-02 Quantity of Resuscitation Equipment.

§ 18-02 Quantity of Resuscitation Equipment. The owner or operator of a public place shall maintain each exhaled air resuscitation mask in its "package". Resuscitation equipment shall be placed so that patrons can obtain equipment in a timely manner, and at no time be required to travel more than one floor to obtain equipment. Resuscitation equipment shall be enclosed in an envelope or container and placed in a suitable location(s) within a public area in a manner which allows any person to immediately remove it for use. A "package", as defined in these regulations, shall not be placed or stored in any location which may subject the contents of the package to extremes of temperature, mechanical stress, or other potentially damaging conditions. Exhaled air resuscitation mask and latex gloves shall be discarded after a single use.

24 RCNY § 18-03 Labelling Requirements.

§ 18-03 Labelling Requirements. (a) The following written statement shall be affixed to the outside of each envelope or container: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, REQUEST ASSISTANCE BY DIALING 911 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE UNLESS TRAINED IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AND IN THE USE OF EXHALED AIR RESUSCITATION MASKS RESUSCITATION EQUIPMENT CONTENTS INCLUDE: ONE ADULT EXHALED AIR RESUSCITATION MASK ONE CHILD EXHALED AIR RESUSCITATION MASK TWO PAIRS, LATEX GLOVES DISCARD MASK AND GLOVES AFTER ONE USE (b) The written statement shall be presented in a manner which is readily visible, and lettering shall not be less than 1/2 inch in height.

24 RCNY § 18-04 Required Notice.

§ 18-04 Required Notice. (a) The owner or operator of a public place shall provide clear and conspicuous notice to all patrons which indicates that resuscitation equipment for emergency use is available, its location, and information on how to receive CPR training. This notice shall be in the form of a sign, or shall be included as part of an informational handout, as long as the owner or operator provides the opportunity for all patrons to read the notice upon entering or shortly after being seated, and to do so without incurring a monetary charge. (b) The notice shall include the following statement: (1) Resuscitation masks and latex gloves are available at – (insert name of location(s) where resuscitation equipment is provided). (2) Learn CPR. For information contact – (insert name(s) of organization(s) qualified to offer CPR training, which may include but is not limited to the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association).

24 RCNY § 18-05 Lettering and Graphics.

§ 18-05 Lettering and Graphics. The lettering on signs or informational handouts shall be of sufficient size so that all information is clear, conspicuous, and easily read. Signs and informational handouts shall be printed on durable material with a light-colored background. The required information on signs and informational handouts shall be a highly visible color, with lettering on signs a minimum of 5/16 inches in height, and the lettering on informational handouts a minimum of 1/16 inch in height.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-43374Fetched: 10/24/2026