Flushing Meadows

Question

City Center
2200 River Drive

To: Builders, Contractors, Realtors, and New Home Buyers

From: City Administration

The City Building Inspectors decide whether to allow a new home to be occupied before construction has been completed. The City works with the contractors and the builders when this happens.

The inspector decides if there are life and/or safety issues. Life and/or safety issues include faulty wiring, no heat, no electricity, or major structural problems. These are issues that could harm occupants. For minor issues, a temporary occupancy permit may be given. Minor issues include problems with water pressure, flaking paint, stained walls, or weather issues. Specific deadlines to fix these issues will be identified. If the issues are not fixed by the deadline, the permit will be rescinded.

Question
What is the purpose of the City’s building and residency ordinance?

A.To protect the safety of new home buyers
B.To differentiate between major (life and safety) and minor issues
C.To ensure that new home buyers are not being over charged
D.To protect builders from lawsuits
E.To define when new home construction is completed

Answer 1

The purpose of the City’s building and residency ordinance is primarily focused on ensuring the safety of individuals occupying new homes before construction is fully completed, particularly in relation to life and safety issues. Based on the information provided, the most appropriate answer is:

A. To protect the safety of new home buyers