There is a newer version of the New York Consolidated Laws
2006 New York Code - Fire Alarm Signs.
§ 27-4271 Fire alarm signs. a. In a conspicuous location in every lobby or entrance hall of a commercial or public building, the owner shall post a sign indicating the method of transmitting a fire alarm. Such signs shall conform to the following format and the owner shall insert all information necessary to complete the instructions contained therein: Fire alarm box at .................... and ........................ (Street or avenue) (Street or avenue) or Telephone----"911" or (depending upon the borough in which the property is located, insert one of the following telephone numbers: for Bronx properties-------------665-2200 for Brooklyn properties----------636-1700 for Manhattan properties---------628-2900 for Queens properties------------847-6600 for Staten Island properties-----727-1100) ----to report a fire. b. Such signs shall be ten inches in width by twelve inches in length. The lettering thereon shall be of the size, type and spacing called for by the regulations of the department. Any person who shall violate or refuse or neglect to comply with any provision of this section, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty days, or by both. c. This section shall not apply to schools where regularly supervised fire drills are conducted.
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