Description
No NYC law requires an e-bike sign in a residential building, and we say so plainly. What the law does require is that exits stay clear, and what the Fire Department asks is that only certified batteries are charged, never in a hallway. This sign puts those rules at the entrance and the bike room, where riders see them every day.
What the sign says
- Only UL 2849 or UL 2271 certified e-bikes, scooters and batteries. The city banned the sale of uncertified batteries under Local Law 39 of 2023.
- No charging or storage in hallways, stairs, the lobby or the path to the cellar. These are the exits.
- Charge only while someone is awake in the room; unplug when full. No overnight unattended charging.
- Swollen, hot, dented or wet batteries leave the building at once and go to a battery drop off, never in the trash.
- Your contact line for the building’s full policy.
Where to post it
At the main entrance, the service entrance and inside the bike room. Give the written policy with each lease so the sign points to something tenants have signed.
Read the rules: E-Bike and Battery Charging Signs: What the Law Says, No Storage in Hallways: NYC Rules.
Specifications
- Size: 8.5 x 11 in or 11 x 14 in
- Material: 0.040 in aluminum or rigid PVC
- Languages: English, or English and Spanish
- Custom: Add your building name and contact line at no charge
Quick answers
Is an e-bike sign required by law?
No. No HPD, FDNY or Building Code rule requires one in a residential building. It is a house rules sign that supports the written policy in your leases.
Can we ban e-bikes entirely?
House rules can restrict storage and charging. Be careful with outright bans: tenants who use mobility devices have accommodation rights, and many residents ride for work. Have an attorney check the wording.
Pricing for this sign is being finalized. Call or text 718-701-1980, or send us the address and quantity, and we will quote it the same day. Ships in 2 business days once ordered.
