Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-27
Fire-protection equipment; house numbering
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A. Fire-protection equipment shall be provided in readily accessible locations, and clearly visible, as follows: (1) In boiler or furnace rooms having fuel-burning equipment with a capacity of up to 1,000,000 Btu per hour of individual or combined rating, at least one approved multipurpose dry-chemical-type portable fire extinguisher; in boiler or furnace rooms with fuel-burning equipment having a capacity in excess of 1,000,000 Btu per hour, at least two such portable fire extinguishers. (2) In dormitory units, one approved Class A type portable fire extinguisher for each multiple of 1,250 square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof, in excess of 1,250 square feet of floor area. (3) In central kitchens, one approved multipurpose dry-chemical-type portable fire extinguisher for each multiple of 1,000 square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof. (4) In public spaces, one approved Class A type portable fire extinguisher for each multiple of 2,500 square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof, in excess of 2,500 square feet of floor area. (5) In garages serving multiple dwellings, one approved multipurpose dry-chemical-type portable fire extinguisher for each multiple of 2,500 square feet of floor area, or fraction thereof. B. Where an approved automatic fire extinguishing system is provided, portable fire extinguishers are not required. C. Smoke and fire detectors. (1) Approved smoke and fire detectors shall be installed and maintained in all public hallways, storage rooms, boiler or furnace rooms, basements and all other areas intended for common use by the residents of all multiple-residence buildings. (2) Sufficient detectors shall be provided and located in order to give adequate audible warning to all occupants. D. House numbering. On all houses, buildings and/or properties located within the City of Auburn there shall be prominently displayed, on each building which is readily visible from the street, the street number of said property to assure ready identification thereof for the benefit of all emergency services in the community. The numbers shall be a minimum of three inches in size, shall be individual numbers posted on the building, and should be of a color contrasting to that of the home or property.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-27 establishes specific fire-safety requirements for multiple-residence buildings, including the placement and quantity of portable fire extinguishers in boiler rooms, dormitory units, central kitchens, public spaces, and garages based on square footage or equipment capacity. It also requires approved smoke and fire detectors in all common areas, positioned to provide adequate audible warning to all occupants. Additionally, every building in the City of Auburn must display its street number prominently and visibly from the street, using numerals at least three inches tall in a contrasting color. Buildings equipped with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system are exempt from the portable extinguisher requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple-residence buildings subject to § 182-27 generally ensure that portable fire extinguishers of the correct type and quantity are installed in boiler rooms, dormitory units, central kitchens, public spaces, and garages according to the capacity and square-footage thresholds set out in the provision. Compliant operators also install and maintain smoke and fire detectors throughout all common areas—hallways, storage rooms, boiler rooms, basements, and similar shared spaces—positioned to provide audible warning to all residents. Property owners further make certain that each building displays a street number at least three inches tall, in individually posted numerals of a contrasting color, clearly visible from the street as required by § 182-27(D).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multiple-residence buildings in Auburn have an interest in knowing that § 182-27 entitles them to properly equipped and maintained fire-protection systems, including correctly placed extinguishers and functioning smoke and fire detectors in all common areas. If fire-safety equipment appears missing, inadequate, or poorly maintained, or if a building's street number is not clearly visible, residents may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate City of Auburn code-enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing code can help residents understand what options are available, including raising a code violation as part of a housing complaint process.
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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