15 RCNY § 65-01 Water Penalty Schedule.
§ 65-01 Water Penalty Schedule.
All citations preceded by “Admin. Code” are to the New York City Administrative Code. All other citations are to Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York.
* If a respondent charged with a violation of 15 RCNY § 20-04(e) submits the annual test report by the first hearing date, the penalty shall be mitigated from $500 to $50. For 15 RCNY § 20-04(e), the possibility of such mitigation exists only in connection with the first summons issued to a given respondent.
Pursuant to 48 RCNY § 3-17, a late admit fee of $30.00 will be added to all the below listed penalties for a failure to submit a payment by mail, as per 48 RCNY § 6-09(a), within 30 days of the mailing date of the default order issued against respondent.
Section Description Penalty Default
Stage I Water Shortage Emergency
Admin. Code § 24-337 Waste of city water (commercial or industrial) $400 $1,000
Admin. Code § 24-337 Waste of city water (residential) $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-06 Failure to post "Save Water" signs $100 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-07 Failure to post Water-Conserving Irrigation System sign $100 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-08 Improper use of well water $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(1) Allowing leak or waste of water from faucets, valves, pipes etc. $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(2) Using public water to wash vehicles. $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(3) Using water to spray or wash sidewalk, street $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(4) Using any water for ornamental purposes $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(5) Using water for lawns, golf course, plants, trees $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(6) Illegal use of fire hydrants $750 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(7) Serving water without request $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-09(a)(8) Use of public water for pools $250 $1,000
Stage II Water Shortage Emergency
Admin. Code § 24-337 Waste of city water (commercial or industrial) $500 $1,000
Admin. Code § 24-337 Waste of city water (residential) $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-06 Failure to post "Save Water" signs $200 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-07 Failure to post Water-Conserving Irrigation System sign $200 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-08 Improper use of well water $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(1) Allowing leak or waste of water from faucets, valves, pipes etc. $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(2) Using public water to wash vehicles $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(3) Using water to spray or wash sidewalk, street $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(4) Using any water for ornamental purposes $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(5) Using water for lawns, golf course, plants, trees $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(6) Illegal use of fire hydrants $750 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(7) Serving water without request $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-10(a)(8) Use of public water for pools $350 $1,000
Stage III Water Shortage Emergency
Admin. Code § 24-337 Waste of city water (commercial or industrial) $600 $1,000
Admin. Code § 24-337 Waste of city water (residential) $450 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-06 Failure to post "Save Water" signs $300 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-07 Failure to post Water-Conserving Irrigation System sign $400 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-08 Improper use of well water $550 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(1) Allowing leak or waste of water from faucets, valves, pipes etc. $550 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(2) Using public water to wash vehicles $550 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(3) Using water to spray or wash sidewalk, street $550 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(4) Using any water for ornamental purposes $550 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(5) Using water for lawns, golf course, plants, trees $550 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(6) Illegal use of fire hydrants $750 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(7) Serving water without request $550 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(8) Use of public water for pools $950 $1,000
15 RCNY § 21-11(a)(9) Use of non-air cooled air conditioning system using public water with temperature below 79° F. $550 $1,000
Other Water Regulations
Admin. Code § 24-303.1 Illegal discharge of fracking waste $2,500 $10,000
Admin. Code § 24-308 Illegal Use of Hydrant(s) $750 $1,000
Admin. Code § 24-337 Illegal waste of water (Residential) $250 $1,000
Admin. Code § 24-339 Distribution/Sale/Imp ort/Installation of water wasting plumbing fixtures $475 $1,000
Admin. Code § 24-346(b) Failed to comply with Commissioner's Order $750 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-01(b)(1) Plumbing work w/o permit $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-01(e) Failed to produce permit on demand $150 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-01(f) Failed to obtain/return emergency permit $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-02(b) Unlawful connection to City main $700 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-03(k)(4) Failed to protect curb valve/box from damage $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-03(w) Failed to replace old service pipes upon establishment of new water service $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-03(x) Failed to install meter on unmetered property when service pipe is replaced/repaired/rela id/installed $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-04(d) Failed to install a backflow preventer or submit initial test report $700 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-04(e) Failed to submit an annual test report for a backflow preventer $500 or mitigation penalty of $50* $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-04(i) Removed / swapped / bypassed backflow device without DEP approval $700 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(a) No meter in place $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(b)(1) Meter repair/removal w/o permit $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(b)(2) Failed to return meter permit $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(d)(5) No reading receptacle for remote pad $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(g) Improper size/type of meter $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(i)(1) Meter not readily accessible $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(i)(2) - (12) Improper setting of meter $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(i)(12) Failed to design meter setting to ensure electrical continuity $150 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(j) Prohibited meter bypass $500 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(k) Improper meter pit / box / vault construction $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(m)(1) Failed to install new meter after unpermitted disconnection of old meter $750 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(n) Breaking seal on equipment w/o permit $500 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(p) Inadequate protection of meter/remote receptacle / AMR Transmitter / wiring $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(p)(2) Relocated remote receptacle or AMR transmitter without permit $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-05(t) Failed to submit photo of meter to DEP $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-06 A.C./refrigeration violation $350 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-07(c) Failed to submit self-certification of domestic water service pipe installation $250 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-08(a)(6) Lawn / garden watering prohibited time/manner $150 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-08(a)(7) Sidewalk flushing prohibited time / manner $150 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-08(a)(9) Prohibited use of water for car washing $150 $1,000
15 RCNY § 20-08(b)(4) Failed to install backflow preventer on hose connected to fire hydrant $300 $600
15 RCNY Chapter 20 Violation of miscellaneous rules regarding use and supply of water $150 $1,000
Drilling & Excavation Rules
15 RCNY § 57-03 Drilling or excavating in restricted area without permit $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b) Violating general condition(s) of drilling / excavation permit $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b)(1) Failure to notify DEP 30 days prior to commencement of drilling or excavation $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b)(2) Failure to drill/excavate only to depth specified in permit $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b)(3) and (b)(5) Failure to abandon and/or seal any unpermitted borehole or well $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b)(4) and (b)(6) Failure to abandon and/or fill any unpermitted excavation $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b)(7) Failure to use blowout preventer when required $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b)(10) Failure to provide required, certified documentation within 30 days of completion of drilling or excavation $900 $1,000
15 RCNY § 57-05(b)(11) Failure to conduct required deviation survey $900 $1,000
(Added City Record 7/2/2025, eff. 8/1/2025)