Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 151-83
General fire safety requirements
Operative Text
A. Scope. The provisions of §§ 151-83 through 151-87 shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for fire safety relating to structures and exterior premises, including fire safety facilities and equipment to be provided. B. Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall provide and maintain such fire safety 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 article.
Section 151-83 establishes the baseline fire safety standards that apply to structures and their exterior premises in Amherst, N.Y., covering the required facilities and equipment. Under this provision, responsibility for providing and maintaining compliant fire safety facilities and equipment rests with the property owner. Neither owner-occupants nor landlords may lawfully allow a premises to be occupied if it fails to meet the fire safety requirements set out in §§ 151-83 through 151-87.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 151-83 of the Amherst Code, property owners bear direct responsibility for supplying and keeping up all fire safety facilities and equipment required by the ordinance. Compliant operators routinely inspect fire safety systems, address deficiencies promptly, and ensure that no unit is occupied until it meets the standards outlined in §§ 151-83 through 151-87. Allowing occupancy of a non-compliant premises exposes an owner to potential code enforcement action under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151-83 of the Amherst Code establishes that tenants have a right to occupy premises that meet minimum fire safety standards, with the burden of compliance placed squarely on the property owner. If a tenant believes their unit lacks required fire safety facilities or equipment, general enforcement paths include reporting the condition to the local code enforcement or building department responsible for administering Chapter 151. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with §§ 151-83 through 151-87 could be raised in a housing proceeding.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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