China News Service, October 16th, according to the US "World Journal" report, in order to save the catering industry affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the New York City Council passed a bill on the 15th to set the outdoor dining plan due at the end of October as a permanent long-term Plan; In addition, the city government has also released guidelines for outdoor heating in winter for restaurants.

  According to a report from the New York City Comptroller’s Office, from March to July this year, nearly 1,300 restaurants in the city were permanently closed due to the epidemic, resulting in the loss of 187,000 catering jobs. As a result, the city council has promoted a number of plans. To save the catering industry, the proposal will provide further support; currently, about 15,000 have joined the outdoor dining plan.

  The bill for permanent outdoor dining was proposed by City Councillor Reynoso and others. The bill will extend the current outdoor dining plan that expires at the end of this month to September 30 next year. Subsequently, the city government must introduce a permanent outdoor dining plan to replace the current plan. Merchants are allowed to use portable natural gas and propane fuel heaters that comply with the regulations of the Municipal Fire Department for heating in response to the upcoming cold weather.

  Reynoso said that New York City’s outdoor dining plan has been a huge success. The bill will allow restaurants to use heating equipment and continue outdoor operations in winter. “This is a huge victory for the restaurant industry and diners, and it also boosts the morale of citizens.”

  In order to cooperate with the plan, the city government recently announced the outdoor business guide for winter restaurants in conjunction with the Building Bureau, the Transportation Bureau and the Fire Bureau. The industry can provide heating equipment for customers who dine outdoors in accordance with the city government's regulations.

  According to the guidelines, restaurants operating outdoors can choose three types of heating equipment. Businesses can use electric heaters in sidewalks and street dining areas, while portable natural gas and propane fuel heating can only be used in sidewalk dining areas; all heating equipment must comply with the building bureau and traffic The regulatory requirements of the bureau and the fire department.

(He Zhaoyu)