The summer of 2025 is already hot in many areas of the state of New York. While we prepare for a few days off, the heat will take a break for the next few days.
According to the National Weather Service, the “heat dome”, which covered a large part of the east coast, continued for the time being.
But if we get back to work and return the warmth this summer, is there a maximum temperature that New York State for offices such as for schools?
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The summer months are the hottest and if your office seems to be stuffy or unbearably hot, is your boss on the catch to cool it down or give you a day?
According to most of what I found, the state of New York has no specific laws regarding the heat in an office or at work. However, Osha, the administration of occupational safety and health, has some recommendations.
“Air treatment is defined under the technical recommendations as” the removal of air pollution and/or control of room temperature and humidity. “The OSHA recommends temperature control in the range of 68-76 ° F and moisture control in the range of 20%-60%”.
Schools in the state of New York are largely closed for summer. There are some that hold summer school meetings. If it gets too hot, the schools have to take a few steps. For example, the state of New York passed laws according to which schools have to take measures when it gets too hot.
According to an article that I have published on Wyrk.com, the legislation S3397-A/A9011-A determines 88 degrees as a maximum temperature in classrooms and support services. It requires a plan to remove students and employees from these rooms, in which it is practical for the school district to do this. “
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