AGENCY TESTIMONY
HPD's position on Intro 925
0:12:29
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29 sec
Santiago clearly states HPD's stance on Intro 925 and provides reasoning for their position.
- HPD does not support Intro 925.
- The agency acknowledges that defective steam radiators can be a serious hazard.
- HPD believes it already has the tools in place to respond to radiator conditions effectively.
- The agency can issue Class C violations for immediately hazardous radiator conditions, requiring a 24-hour response from landlords.
- HPD encourages tenants and property owners to identify and correct radiator defects immediately.
AnnMarie Santiago
0:12:29
And that HPD already has the tools in place to respond to radiator conditions, we do not support intro 925.
0:12:36
Recognizing that defective steam radiators can be serious hazard.
0:12:39
However, we do encourage all tenants and property owners to identify defects when they arise and correct the conditions immediately.
0:12:47
HPD stands ready to respond to the most serious complaints and has the ability to issue Class C violations, which require a 24 hour response from landlords for immediately hazardous radiator conditions.
