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Timestamp: 2020-05-28 16:38:23
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Village of East Aurora, NY Property Maintenance
§ 192-1 Title; scope; purpose; maintenance required; general provisions.
§ 192-2 Administration and enforcement; penalties for offenses.
§ 192-4 Exterior property areas.
§ 192-5 Exterior structure.
§ 192-6 Interior structure.
§ 192-7 Handrails and guardrails.
§ 192-8 Rubbish and garbage.
§ 192-9 Extermination.
§ 192-10 Materials, equipment and methods of construction.
§ 192-11 Service utilities.
§ 192-12 Temporary structures.
§ 192-13 Maintenance of equipment and systems.
§ 192-14 Unsafe structures and equipment.
§ 192-15 Emergency measures.
§ 192-16 Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs.
§ 192-17 Light‚ ventilation and occupancy limitations.
§ 192-18 Plumbing facilities and fixture requirements.
§ 192-19 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements.
§ 192-20 Firesafety requirements.
§ 192-21 Referenced standards.
§ 192-22 When effective.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora 1-7-1985 by L.L. No. 1-1985; amended in its entirety 11-4-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Sidewalk maintenance — See Ch. 223, Art. III.
Abandoned vehicles — See Ch. 246.
Title. These provisions shall be known as the "Property Maintenance Code of the Village of East Aurora" and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all premises in the Village of East Aurora. The provisions contained herein shall constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, life safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, operators and occupants; and the occupancy of existing structures and premises.
Purpose. This code shall be construed to ensure and safeguard public safety, health and general welfare insofar as they are affected by the occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises, and to prevent and remedy blighted conditions with respect to all occupied and unoccupied structures, buildings and premises. The provisions of this code shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
Responsibility. The owner of premises within the Village of East Aurora, whether improved, unimproved or vacant, shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with the provisions of this code and the Property Maintenance Code of New York State (hereinafter, referred to in this code as the "State Code"), except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this code and the State Code. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control.
Vacant structures and land. All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public safety, health and general welfare.
General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall be applicable. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
Referenced standards. The standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the applicable procedures and provisions of the Residential Code of New York State, the Building Code of New York State, the Plumbing Code of New York State, the Mechanical Code of New York State, the Fuel Gas Code of New York State, the Fire Code of New York State, the Existing Building Code of New York State and/or the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State.
OSHA standards. Nothing in this code shall be construed to relieve a person from complying with a stricter standard issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended.
Change of use or occupancy. No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with the requirements of the Existing Building Code of New York State.
Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the Fire Code of New York State or the Existing Building Code of New York State.
Historic buildings. Historic building shall conform to requirement of the Existing Building Code of New York State, Chapter 11, Historic Buildings.
Existing remedies. The provisions in this code shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the Village of East Aurora or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure which is dangerous, unsafe and/or unsanitary.
Administration and enforcement. This code and the State Code shall be administered and enforced by the Code Enforcement Official, subject to the minimum requirements set forth in the "Official Compilation of Codes Rules and Regulations of the State of New York," 19 NYCRR Part 1203, "Minimum Standards for Administration and Enforcement." The powers in this code and the State Code shall be exercised in due and proper manner so as to extend to the public protections from the hazards of fire and inadequate building construction. Where the Village relies upon contracted-for services for the principal part of the administration and enforcement of this code and the State Code, it shall satisfy itself that any such provider has qualifications comparable to those of an individual who has met the requirements of 19 NYCRR Part 434.
Right of entry. The Code Enforcement Official, or a duly authorized representative, is authorized to enter the structure or premises to perform a fire safety and property maintenance inspection subject to constitutional restrictions on unreasonable searches and seizures. If entry is refused or not obtained, the Code Enforcement Official is authorized to pursue recourse as provided by law. The Code Enforcement Official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
Procedure for complaints. The Code Enforcement Official shall review and investigate each and every bona fide complaint which asserts that conditions or activities fail to comply with this code, the State Code, or with local laws or regulations adopted for administration and enforcement of this code and/or the State Code. The process for responding to such complaint shall include each of the following steps deemed appropriate by the Code Enforcement Official or requested by the Village Board:
Performing an inspection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in violation, and documenting in writing the results of such inspection;
If a violation is found to exist, providing the owner of the affected premises and any other person who may be responsible for the violation with a written notice of violation and opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation, or otherwise proceeding in the manner described in Subsection D of this section;
Where appropriate, issuing a stop-work order;
If an owner or owner's agent asserts that a violation has been abated, corrected or cured, performing an inspection to ensure that the violation has been abated, corrected or cured, preparing a final written report reflecting the same, filing such report with the complaint, and notifying the complainant of same.
Notice to owner or to person or persons responsible. Whenever the Code Enforcement Official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given to the owner or the person or persons responsible therefor in the manner prescribed in Subsection D(2) and (3).
Form. Such notice prescribed in Subsection D(1) shall:
Include a description of the violation or violations.
Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with the provisions of this code; in any case, the time shall not exceed 14 days from the date of notice; and
Inform the property owner that in the event that the property owner fails to correct any violations after the date so noticed in the notice of violation, the Village reserves the right to enter said property and abate, correct or cure such violations, and that any expenses associated with the abatement, correction or cure of said violations shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is served as follows:
The notice is delivered personally;
The notice is sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the last known address; or
Placement of a door hanger.
Extension of deadlines. Any period of time fixed for performance hereunder may be extended by the Code Enforcement Official for a period not exceeding 14 days.
Assessment of expenses. All expenses incurred by the Village in connection with the abatement, correction or cure of said violation(s) shall be assessed upon the real property upon which such removal or repairs are located, shall be a tax lien as defined in the Real Property Law of the State of New York, and shall be levied and collected in the same manner as provided for in the Village Law of the State of New York.
[Amended 9-19-2016 by L.L. No. 3-2016]
Application for judicial relief. Where the construction or use of a building or structure is in violation of any provision of this code or the State Code or any lawful order obtained thereunder, a justice of the Supreme Court at a special term in the judicial district in which the building is located may order the removal of the building or an abatement of the condition in violation of such provisions. An application for such relief may be made by the Secretary of State, an appropriate municipal officer, or any other person aggrieved by the violation.
Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code or the State Code and are defined in the Building Code of New York State, Fire Code of New York State, the Plumbing Code of New York State, the Mechanical Code of New York State, the Fuel Gas Code of New York State, the Residential Code of New York State, the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State or the Existing Building Code of New York State, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
Approved by the Code Enforcement Official.
Includes a building or a portion of a building used for the gathering together of 50 or more persons for amusement, athletic, civic, dining, educational, patriotic, political, recreational, religious, social or similar purposes, the entire fire area of which it is a part, and the means of egress therefrom.
A combination of any materials, whether portable or fixed, having a roof, to form a structure affording shelter for persons, animals or property. The term "building" shall also mean "factory-manufactured home" and "mobile home." The term "building" shall not include a temporary greenhouse.
The Village of East Aurora's Code Enforcement Officer, or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, as set forth at Chapter 108 of the Village of East Aurora Code, or a duly authorized representative.
Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigerating equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other mechanical additions or installations.
The open space on the premises and on adjoining property under the control of the owners or operators of such premises.
The control and elimination of insects, rats or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing or making inaccessible materials that serve as their food; by poison spraying, fumigating, trapping; or by any other approved pest elimination methods.
A motor vehicle which cannot be driven upon the public streets for reasons including but not limited to being unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned, in a state of disrepair, or incapable of being moved under its own power.
Devices, equipment, appliances, or materials to which have been affixed a label, seal, symbol or other identifying mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of the production of the above-labeled items and by which label the manufacturer attests to compliance with applicable nationally recognized standards.
An individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or any other group acting as a unit.
A building arranged or occupied for lodging, with or without meals, for compensation, and not occupied as a one- or two-family dwelling.
Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage; the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials; this term shall also include discarded, abandoned or stored refrigerators.
For the purposes of this code, the most current version of the Property Maintenance Code of New York State.
A stop-work order shall be used by the Code Enforcement Official, or a duly authorized representative, to halt work that is determined to be contrary to provisions of this code or the State Code, or is being conducted in a dangerous or unsafe manner, or is being performed without obtaining a required permit. A stop-work order shall state the reason for its issuance and the conditions which must be satisfied before work will be permitted to resume. (See 19 NYCRR 1203.3(c).)
Any structure, basin, chamber or tank which is intended for swimming, diving, recreational bathing or wading and which contains, is designed to contain, or is capable of containing, water more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep at any point. This includes in-ground, aboveground and on-ground pools; indoor pools; hot tubs; spas; and fixed-in-place wading pools.
The Village of East Aurora, New York.
The Village Board of Trustees of the Village of East Aurora, New York.
All grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, that this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
Whenever a person, firm or corporation performs the following work in an off-street parking lot, within a six-month period of time, the design of designated accessible parking shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code of New York State Section 1106 and the design features found in this section:
Repave or repaint more than 1/2 of the total number of parking spaces in an off-street parking lot, which contains designated accessible parking spaces.
Repave or repaint more than one half of the total number of designated accessible parking spaces in an off-street parking lot.
The parking space shall be 96 inches (2,438 millimeters) wide minimum and shall have an adjacent access aisle of 96 inches (2,438 millimeters) wide minimum.
Access aisles shall extend the full length of the parking space they serve and shall have a surface slope not steeper than 1:48.
Each access aisle shall be provided with signage reading "No Parking Anytime." Signs shall be permanently installed at a clear height of between 60 inches (1,525 millimeters) and 84 inches (2,185 millimeters) above grade and shall not interfere with an accessible route from an access aisle.
Weeds. All premises and immediate exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 10 inches (254 millimeters). All noxious weeds shall be prohibited.
Storage within enclosed buildings. Every owner shall keep or store property or possessions within a completely enclosed building except as follows:
Construction material for permitted construction or repairs.
Material or products for sale to the public when listed as a permitted use under Chapter 285 of the Village Code.
Regularly used lawn, garden and recreational equipment.
Storage of solid fuel for use in heating equipment in quantities not to exceed:
Wood: 10 full cords, a volume of 1,280 cubic feet, neatly piled so as not to create a hazard.
Coal: a volume of five tons when covered by an approved material.
Motor vehicles, properly inspected, insured and licensed so as to be legally used on the public highway.
Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including, but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. In addition to requirements of this code, 40 CFR 745 (titled "Lead-based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures"), a regulation issued and enforced by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, applies to certain activities in buildings that may contain lead-based paint, including renovations performed for compensation in "target housing" and "child-occupied facilities," "abatement" of lead-based paint hazards and other "lead-based paint activities" (as those terms are defined in 40 CFR Part 745). All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and watertight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement.
Premises identification. Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches (102 millimeters) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 millimeters). Exception: Buildings identified under an addressing scheme as part of a countywide 911 numbering system.
Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions, including, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts, shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment.
Window, skylight and door frames. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight.
Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with § 192-20B(3).
Structural members. All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads.
Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. In addition to requirements of this code, 40 CFR 745 (titled "Lead-based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures"), a regulation issued and enforced by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, applies to certain activities in buildings that may contain lead-based paint, including renovations performed for compensation in "target housing" and "child-occupied facilities," "abatement" of lead-based paint hazards and other "lead-based paint activities" (as those terms are defined in 40 CFR Part 745). Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 306.
Dry vegetation, combustible waste and refuse. Combustible waste, refuse and large quantities of dry vegetation which by reason of their proximity to buildings or structures would constitute a fire hazard or contribute to the spread of fire shall be removed.
Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers. See Chapter 214, Solid Waste, of the Code of the Village of East Aurora.
Refrigerators. Refrigerators and similar equipment shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on premises accessible to children without first removing the doors.
Occupant. The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent and pest-free condition of the structure. Exception: Where the infestations are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shall be responsible for extermination.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 103.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 104.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 105.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 106.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 107; and Chapter 113, Unsafe Buildings, of the Code of the Village of East Aurora.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Section 108.
Enclosures. The provisions of this section shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. For public swimming pools, spas and hot tubs refer to Chapter 31 of the Building Code of New York State. Design controls are intended to provide protection against potential drownings and near-drownings by restricting access to swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. Exception: Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Outdoor swimming pools. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground, aboveground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa, shall be provided with a barrier which shall comply with the following:
The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1,219 millimeters) above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be two inches (51 millimeters), measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure, or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be four inches (102 millimeters).
Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a four-inch-diameter (one-hundred–two-millimeter) sphere.
Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches (1,143 millimeters), the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 millimeters) in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 millimeters) in width.
Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches (1,143 millimeters) or more, spacing between vertical members shall not exceed four inches (102 millimeters). Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 1.75 inches (44 millimeters) in width.
Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a two-and-one-quarter-inch (thirty-two-millimeters) square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to not more than 1.75 inches (44 millimeters).
Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall not be more than 1.75 inches (44 millimeters).
Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Subsection C(1) through (7) and shall be securely locked with a key, combination or other childproof lock sufficient to prevent access to the swimming pool through such gate when the swimming pool is not in use or supervised. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates shall have a self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1,372 millimeters) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism and openings shall comply with the following:
The release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches (76 millimeters) below the top of the gate; and
The gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7 millimeters) within 18 inches (457 millimeters) of the release mechanism.
All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible warning when the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm shall be listed in accordance with UL 2017. The audible alarm shall activate within seven seconds and sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door and/or its screen, if present, are opened and be capable of being heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch(es) shall be located at least 54 inches (1,372 millimeters) above the threshold of the door; or
Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with self-latching devices shall be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by Subsection C(9)(a) or (b) described above.
The ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier which meets the requirements of § 192-16C(1) through (9). When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening created shall not allow the passage of a four-inch-diameter (one-hundred-two-millimeter) sphere.
Indoor swimming pool. All walls surrounding an indoor swimming pool shall comply with Subsection C(9).
Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located so as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.
Swimming pool and spa alarms. Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
Multiple alarms. A pool alarm must be capable of detecting entry into the water at any point on the surface of the swimming pool. If necessary to provide detection capability at every point on the surface of the swimming pool, more than one pool alarm shall be provided.
Alarm activation. Pool alarms shall activate upon detecting entry into the water and shall sound poolside and inside the dwelling.
Prohibited alarms. The use of personal immersion alarms shall not be construed as compliance with this section.
Temporary barriers. An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground, aboveground or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa, shall be surrounded by a temporary barrier during installation or construction, which shall remain in place until a permanent barrier in compliance with Subsection C is provided. Exceptions:
Aboveground or on-ground pools where the pool structure is the barrier in compliance with Subsection C.
Height. The top of the temporary barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1,219 millimeters) above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool.
Replacement by a permanent barrier.
Ninety days of the date of issuance of the building permit for the installation or construction of the swimming pool; or
Ninety days of the date of commencement of the installation or construction of the swimming pool.
Replacement extension. Subject to the approval of the Code Enforcement Official, the time period for completion of the permanent barrier may be extended for good cause, including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions delaying construction.
Entrapment protection for swimming pools and spas. Swimming pools and spas shall maintain body entrapment protections for suction outlets in accordance with the Building Code of New York State or the Residential Code of New York State, as applicable.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Chapter 4.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Chapter 5.
See the Property Maintenance Code of New York State, Chapter 6.
Scope. The provisions of this section shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for firesafety relating to structures and exterior premises, including firesafety facilities and equipment to be provided.
Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall provide and maintain such firesafety facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any premises that do not comply with the requirements of this section.
General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point in a building or structure to the public way. Means of egress shall comply with the Fire Code of New York State.
Aisles. The required width of aisles in accordance with the Fire Code of New York State shall be unobstructed.
Locked doors. All means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except where the door hardware conforms to that permitted by the Fire Code of New York State.
General. All systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with the Fire Code of New York State.
Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, and R-4 and in dwellings regulated by the Residential Code of New York State, regardless of occupant load, at all of the following locations:
In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level, provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level.
Exception: Group R-2 occupancies used as dormitories, fraternities, sororities and similar student housing and meeting the requirements of the Fire Code of New York State, Section 907.2.9.1.
In Group R occupancies and in dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies, single-station smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring, provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source, or an on-site electrical power system, and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for over current protection.
Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure.
Smoke alarms shall not be required to be interconnected where battery-operated alarms are permitted.
Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms and detectors shall comply with the Fire Code of New York State.
The standards that are referenced in various sections of this code are listed by the agency promulgating the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of the Property Maintenance Code of New York State that reference the standard, at Chapter 8 (Referenced Standards) of the Property Maintenance Code of New York.
The provisions of this chapter shall be effective upon filing with the office of the Department of State.