Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-16
Railings and parapet walls
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A. Railings or parapet walls shall be provided at open sides of balconies, mezzanines, porches, accessible roofs, exit passageways, areaways, motor vehicle parking decks and ramps, and around floor openings. B. Railings or parapet walls shall be at least three feet six inches in height and designed to resist a lateral load, at the top, of at least 50 pounds per linear foot. Fixed openings in railings or parapet walls shall not exceed six inches in one dimension. C. Wheel bumper blocks shall be provided at the perimeter and around floor openings of open motor vehicle parking decks and ramps. Wheel bumper blocks shall be continuous, at least eight inches in height, fastened to the floor, and designed to resist a minimum linear load of 300 pounds per foot.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-16 establishes minimum physical safety standards for railings and parapet walls at elevated or open areas of buildings, including balconies, porches, accessible roofs, and parking decks. These barriers must stand at least three feet six inches tall, be capable of withstanding a lateral load of at least 50 pounds per linear foot, and have no fixed openings wider than six inches in any single dimension. Parking decks and ramps also require continuous wheel bumper blocks of at least eight inches in height, fastened to the floor and rated to resist a minimum load of 300 pounds per foot.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-16 generally ensure that all balconies, mezzanines, porches, accessible roofs, exit passageways, areaways, and parking structures are equipped with compliant railings or parapet walls meeting the height, load-resistance, and opening-size requirements. Compliant operators also verify that open parking decks and ramps have properly fastened, continuous wheel bumper blocks meeting the specified dimensional and load standards. Routine inspections and documentation of these structural elements are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-16, tenants have an interest in knowing that railings, parapet walls, and wheel bumper blocks in their building must meet specific structural and dimensional minimums designed to promote safety. If a railing appears too short, has openings wider than six inches, or a parking deck lacks proper wheel bumpers, these may constitute code violations that can be reported to the relevant local code enforcement authority in Auburn. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how identified violations could relate to habitability standards or other available remedies.
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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