RCNY tit. 15, ch. 43 — Air Code Penalty Schedule | Rules of the City of New York (current through rules effective October 16, 2026) — City of New York

15 RCNY § 43-01 General.

§ 43-01 General. 1. Unless otherwise indicated, all citations are to the New York City Administrative Code. 2. Sections marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the conduct or activity is subject to an aggravated penalty for excess profit, equal to twice the amount of money saved by respondent as a result of its failure to comply. When an aggravated penalty is sought, it will be indicated on the face of the summons and no stipulation will be offered. The respondent will be required to appear. 3. "Stipulation" is abbreviated as "Stip." 4. "N/A" means not applicable. 5. Except in connection with violations of § 24-163, a second or third offense means a violation of any section of the Air Code by the same respondent within two years of the date of occurrence of the prior violation, at the same premises (if premises-related), and involving the same equipment. In connection with violations of § 24-163, a second or third or subsequent offense is a violation by the same respondent within three years of the date of occurrence of the prior violation(s) and involving the same vehicle, where the prior violation(s) was for a violation of § 24-163. 6. "(Mitigation: 01)" A zero penalty may be imposed for a first offense following a respondent's timely submission to DEP (within 45 days of the return date indicated on the Notice of Violation) of acceptable certification of compliance and admission of liability. 7. Each summons shall provide that a respondent may admit to such violation and pay the corresponding penalty amount set forth in 15 RCNY § 43-02. (Added City Record 4/11/2016, eff. 5/11/2016; amended City Record 3/27/2023, eff. 4/26/2023; amended City Record 12/16/2024, eff. 1/15/2025)

15 RCNY § 43-02 Air Code Penalty Schedule.

§ 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. or Admit ($) 1st Offense ($) Default Penalty ($) 2nd Offense ($) 2nd Stip. or Admit ($) 3rd and Subsq. Offense ($) 3rd and Subsq. Stip. or Admit ($) 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; amended City Record 12/16/2024, eff. 1/15/2025)