Who is covered
All buildings with public single-occupant bathrooms.
What the law requires
- Install gender-neutral signage at every public single-occupant bathroom.
- Remove legacy 'Men' / 'Women' signage.
Filing frequency and deadlines
Penalty structure
Non-compliance with LL79 can result in the following penalties:
- DOB violation for non-compliant signage.
Exemptions
- Private, non-public bathrooms.
Recent updates and amendments
DOB issued clarifying guidance on multi-occupant bathrooms, which are not covered.
Reference
Official source: NYC DOB — Bathroom Signage
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