Multiple Residence Law § 56-a · Title 1. Fire Protection
Posting of means of egress in hotels and motels
Text — Law content up to date as of May 1, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 56-a. Posting of means of egress in hotels and motels. On each floor of every hotel or motel having two or more stories where the rooms or suites are connected by an interior hallway there shall be posted by each stairway, elevator or other means of egress a printed scale floor plan of the particular story, which shall show all means of egress, clearly labeling those to be used in case of fire. Such signs shall be posted in other conspicuous areas throughout the building. Said floor plan shall be no smaller than eight inches by ten inches and shall be posted in such a manner that it cannot be readily removed.
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