Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-57
Independent inspections
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A. As scheduled by the Housing Code Inspector, or as required by this chapter or other provisions of law, owners and lessors of premises shall be responsible for the inspection and testing of plumbing, heating, gas, and electrical equipment and systems, sprinkler, standpipe, fire detecting, and fire alarm systems, and elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators used in connection with such premises. B. Inspections and tests shall be made by qualified persons who, because of experience or education, are recognized as competent by the Housing Code Inspector. C. If any equipment or system is found to be defective or not in proper operating condition upon inspection or test, the owner or lessor shall promptly remedy such defect or condition. D. Reports of inspections and tests, signed by the tester and a witness, together with a statement of any remedial measures to be taken, shall be filed with the Housing Code Inspector within 10 days after each inspection and test. A duplicate of the report shall be kept on the premises, available for examination by the Housing Code Inspector or his or her representatives.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-57 establishes that property owners and lessors bear responsibility for arranging regular inspections and tests of a wide range of building systems—including plumbing, heating, gas, electrical, fire safety, and vertical transport equipment. These inspections must be conducted by individuals recognized as competent by the Housing Code Inspector. When defects are found, they must be corrected promptly, and signed inspection reports must be filed with the Housing Code Inspector within 10 days, with a duplicate copy kept on the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-57, compliant property operators generally coordinate inspections and tests of all covered building systems on the schedule set by the Housing Code Inspector or as otherwise required by law. They engage inspectors or technicians whose qualifications—whether from experience or education—are recognized as competent by the Housing Code Inspector, and they address any identified defects promptly. Operators also maintain a system for collecting signed inspection reports (signed by both the tester and a witness), filing them with the Housing Code Inspector within 10 days, and keeping duplicate copies on the premises and available for review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-57 gives tenants an interest in knowing that their building's plumbing, heating, gas, electrical, fire safety, and elevator systems are being regularly inspected and that any defects are corrected promptly. Tenants may request to review the duplicate inspection reports that owners are required to keep on the premises, as these records can reveal whether required inspections have been completed and whether remedial measures were identified. Those who believe their building's systems are not being properly inspected or maintained may consider contacting Auburn's Housing Code Inspector or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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