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- Jurisdiction
- New York City · New York
- Level
- City
- Authority
- N.Y. Executive Law ss. 24, 25; N.Y.C. Charter; Governor's EOs 202 and 205 incorporated (ss. 7-8)
- Issued
- 2020-08-31 Aug. 31, 2020
- Effective
- Gyms may reopen beginning September 2, 2020 on submission of the DOHMH Inspection Request and Attestation Form; otherwise immediately (read as 2020-09-02)
- End
- Renewed every five days; indoor group fitness classes later permitted under State guidance; ULURP tolling ended Sept. 14, 2020 (s. 3); zoning completion tolling to the earlier of the end of the emergency or Mar. 1, 2021 (s. 4(b)) (read as 2021-03-31)
- In force
- Sept. 2, 2020 to Mar. 31, 2021
- Quarters
- 2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Business closureCapacity limitGathering capCourts and public officesWorkplace rules
- Addressees
- gyms and fitness centers
- DOHMH
- land-use applicants
- permit holders under Zoning Resolution ss. 11-331, 11-332
- Functions reached
- FC facilities (closed Mar. 16 to Sept. 1, 2020; then inspection-conditioned)
- CL classes (indoor group classes prohibited)
- HR staffing
- CB members
- Collection
- New York City MET-NYC
Operative words
s. 2. a.... I hereby direct that any gym or fitness center may reopen beginning September 2, 2020, provided that a gym or fitness center shall submit the New York City Gym and Fitness Facility Inspection Request and Attestation Form through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's ('DOHMH') website... Any gym or fitness center that reopens without submitting such form, or that does not complete a DOHMH inspection in accordance with the applicable New York State Department of Health ('NYSDOH') guidance, may be ordered to close pursuant to this Order. b. All gyms and fitness centers shall adhere to all applicable guidance documents issued by NYSDOH and DOHMH. c. Indoor group fitness classes, as defined by DOHMH at nyc.gov/health/restart, are prohibited.
Enforcement
s. 2(d): DOHMH-designated inspectors; closure orders for non-compliance; FDNY, NYPD, DOB and Sheriff enforcement; Health Code ss. 3.07 and 3.11
Notes
The State permitted gyms statewide from Aug. 24, 2020; the City held them closed nine more days and then conditioned reopening on City inspection while prohibiting indoor classes.