Summer weather brings DOB safety guidelines

With summer weather comes indoor air conditioning, and outdoor activities like swimming and barbecuing. To assist New Yorkers, this month the city Department of Buildings has issued rules and tips for safely installing air conditioners; maintaining swimming pools, decks and patios; and operating propane, charcoal, electric and natural-gas grills within the five boroughs.

Digital brochures for each activity are now posted in the Information Library on LowerManhattan.info, or viewable by clicking on the following:

• Air conditioner installation tips
• Decks, porches and swimming pools - construction codes and requirements
• Barbecues - NYC Fuel Gas Code and Fire Codes

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