Albion Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-12
Emergency conditions
Operative Text
Whenever the Fire Marshal finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he or she may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he or she may deem necessary to meet the emergency including the suspension of the permit or license. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but, upon petition to the governing body, he or she shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. The provisions of § 179-11 shall be applicable to such hearing and the order issued thereafter.
Section 179-12 of Albion Village's Code of Ordinances authorizes the Fire Marshal to issue an emergency order without prior notice or a hearing whenever an immediate threat to public health is identified. Such an order takes effect the moment it is issued and may include suspension of a permit or license. Anyone subject to the order must comply right away, though they retain the right to petition the governing body for a hearing as soon as practicable, with the procedural rules of § 179-11 governing that hearing and any subsequent order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 179-12, a compliant property operator recognizes that a Fire Marshal emergency order carries immediate legal force and requires instant action, even before any formal hearing takes place. Operators who receive such an order generally document their compliance steps and promptly file a petition with the governing body if they wish to contest the order. Maintaining properties in a condition that avoids emergency-level health and safety findings is the practical foundation for avoiding orders of this kind.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 179-12 means that if the Fire Marshal declares an emergency at a rental property, an order can be issued instantly—potentially suspending the property's permit or license—without the landlord receiving advance notice. Tenants should be aware that such an action reflects a finding of an immediate public-health threat, and tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what a permit suspension means for their housing situation. If conditions prompting an emergency order affect habitability, tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions through local housing channels or in consultation with a tenant-advocacy group familiar with Albion Village's ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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