Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-40
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
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A. General. (1) Fire-protection equipment, including fire alarm, fire detecting, watchman, sprinkler, and standpipe systems and portable fire extinguishers, shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Sprinkler and standpipe systems shall have an adequate water supply available at all times. (3) Fire Department connections shall be conspicuously identified and maintained readily accessible for Fire Department use. B. Fire alarm and fire detecting systems. Fire alarm and fire detecting systems shall be suitable for their respective purposes. Equipment and devices comprising such systems shall be of the approved type and conform to generally accepted standards. C. Sprinkler systems. (1) Sprinkler systems shall be maintained in good condition, free from mechanical injury. Sprinkler heads shall be maintained clean, free of corrosion and paint, and not bent or damaged. (2) Unsupervised valves controlling water supply to sprinklers shall be secured in the open position. (3) Supports for piping and equipment shall be structurally sound. (4) Portions of the system subject to freezing shall be appropriately protected. (5) Storage of materials shall not interfere with the effective discharge of water from the sprinkler heads. (6) Water supply for the sprinklers shall be adequate to effectively extinguish the fire or confine it without spread. D. Standpipe systems. (1) Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks. (2) Hose shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry, and free of deterioration. (3) Hose stations shall be conspicuously identified, located for easy accessibility, and installed to provide for the quick and easy use of equipment. Cabinets shall have keyless doors. (4) Valves in the water supply pipe for the standpipe system shall be open at all times. E. Portable fire extinguishers. (1) Portable fire extinguishers shall be of the following types: approved multipurpose dry chemical type, classified for use on Class A (combustible), Class B (flammable liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires; and approved water type, classified for use on Class A fires. Extinguishers shall have at least a two-unit rating, in accordance with generally accepted standards. (2) Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition. (3) Portable fire extinguishers shall be in their designated location and clearly visible, except that they may be located in an enclosure or recess conspicuously identified as containing a fire extinguisher.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-40 establishes comprehensive maintenance standards for fire-protection equipment in multiple dwellings, covering fire alarms, detection systems, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers. All such equipment must remain in proper working order at all times, with adequate water supplies, unobstructed access, and approved components. The rule also specifies physical conditions—such as clean sprinkler heads, leak-free valves, dry hose, and visible extinguishers—that must be continuously met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-40 generally conduct regular inspections of all fire-protection systems to confirm that sprinkler heads are clean and undamaged, standpipe hoses are dry and properly positioned, and portable extinguishers are charged and visible in their designated locations. Compliant operators also ensure that Fire Department connections remain conspicuously marked and unobstructed, that unsupervised water-supply valves are secured open, and that storage arrangements never block sprinkler discharge. Maintaining documentation of inspections and servicing by qualified technicians is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with § 182-40.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multiple dwellings covered by Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-40 have an interest in knowing that their building's fire-protection equipment—alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and extinguishers—must be kept in proper operating condition at all times. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate § 182-40, such as missing or obstructed extinguishers, damaged sprinkler heads, or inaccessible hose stations, they may report those concerns to the appropriate Auburn code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what local complaint or inspection processes may be available.
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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