Summons 39195860X — Fire-safety condition
Normalized lookup key: 039195860XWhat DOB alleges
DOB alleges a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition.
Record context: source category Construction, severity CLASS - 1, issued July 13, 2026.
Full violation description from the source extract
ATOI OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED NEWLY INSTALLED NON FIRE RATED PVC USED FOR HOT WATER HEATER VENT PIPING., REPAIR AND/REPLACE
- Issue date
- July 13, 2026
- Served date
- July 13, 2026
- Source violation type
- Construction
- Severity
- CLASS - 1
- Hearing status in source extract
- PENDING
- 102 — 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
Record-specific focus: Before choosing a correction or hearing strategy, verify the source allegation concerning atoi observed unauthorized newly installed non fire rated pvc used for hot water heater vent piping., repair and/replace.
What this violation means
DOB is alleging a fire-safety or fire-hazard condition, such as combustible storage, a required fire-protection component, or another condition that could affect fire spread or safe operation of the building.
What may be required to correct the condition
The cited fire-hazard condition should be removed or corrected promptly. If the condition involves a building system or rated construction rather than simple housekeeping, the applicable approved plans, fire-protection requirements and licensed-professional/trade work should be reviewed.
What the OATH hearing may involve
Hearing evidence may include photographs from the inspection date, proof of removal/repair, fire-protection plans or system records, and documentation showing who controlled the cited area.
Possible defenses or factual issues worth investigating
Verify the specific hazard, location, whether it was present as described, whether it was transient storage or a permanent condition, and whether any building-system repair or permit was required.
Documents and evidence that may be useful
- dated photographs
- fire-protection/system records where relevant
- repair/removal invoices
- approved plans if rated construction or equipment is involved
- proof of correction