Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-29
Stairs, porches and railings
Operative Text
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-29
A. The stairs, porches and railings affixed to the exterior of every structure used for human habitation shall be kept in good repair and structurally sound. Railings shall be provided for stairs and balconies and, where necessary, for porches and accessible roofs. B. Stairs and porches shall be considered to be in good repair and structurally sound when found to be free of holes and cracks and capable of supporting imposed loads. Properly balustraded railings shall be provided when there is clear danger of accident or personal injury and must be capable of bearing normally imposed loads.
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Related Rules
§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections
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