Landscapers urge practical approach to electric blower rules; board says code changes are coming
Jan 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
Local landscapers told the Town Board the current electric blower alternatives are not yet reliable for heavy commercial use and urged delayed enforcement or phased deadlines; the board said it is working on code amendments after meeting with industry representatives.
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Local landscaping business owners and contractors urged the Town Board to adopt practical, phased rules for transitioning leaf‑blower equipment away from gas models, saying battery blowers still face performance and cost shortcomings for commercial use.
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