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FDNY's proactive measures and inspections for lithium-ion battery shops

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Chief Fire Marshal Daniel Flynn explains the FDNY's proactive approach to inspecting and regulating lithium-ion battery shops, including the establishment of a dedicated task force and their inspection processes.

  • FDNY has established a lithium-ion battery task force
  • Daily inspections are conducted at commercial locations, addressing both proactive checks and complaints
  • Complaints are addressed within 12 hours
  • Thousands of inspections and investigations have been conducted
  • Repeat offenders may face arrest, as in the case mentioned by Councilmember Schulman