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Question 1

Criminal summons may only be issued against a City Agency in the following instances:

Answer 1

a. To a custodian or principal of a public school for a locked exit.
b. To a New York City Housing Authority manager or superintendent for a standpipe or sprinkler shut-down without prior Fire Department notification.
c. When directed by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Question 2

Restrictions on the Use of an FDNY SUMMONS

Do not issue an FDNY Summons in the following instances:

Answer 2

FORTHWITH VOs

If there is no authorized person at the premise to accept service of the VO, the officer should prepare and serve a FDNY Summons.

Question 3

The FDNY Summons is the only enforcement document that can be legally served by posting it at the premise

Answer 3

Although the respondent has 35 days to prove compliance, the respondent is required to correct the condition that created the violation immediately.

Question 4

IMMEDIATE CRIMINAL SUMMONS - Violations requiring an immediate summons

Answer 4

locked exit
smoking on a construction site
illegal storage of LPG
illegal use of kerosene space heaters

Question 5

Under the administrative code, illegal storage and use of LPG is enforced with ?
exceptions?

Answer 5

an immediate summons and confiscation through the vendor or FDNY. Certain minor items can be enforced with an FDNY Summons or VO,