Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-17
Exits
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Safe, continuous and unobstructed exits shall be provided from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade level. Exits shall be arranged, constructed and proportioned so that occupants may escape safely from the building in case of emergency. In one- and two-family dwellings, in addition to a primary exit from the building, there shall be provided a secondary exit or, in lieu thereof, one or more exit openings for emergency use not less than 30 inches wide with an area of not less than nine square feet. Where any exit is at a height of more than 14 feet above grade, exterior metal stairs must be provided to the dwelling unit or rooming unit in which such exit is located.
Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 § 199-17 establishes that all buildings must have safe, clear, and unobstructed pathways from the interior to the outside at street or ground level. In one- and two-family dwellings, a secondary exit or at least one emergency opening—no smaller than 30 inches wide with an area of at least nine square feet—must supplement the primary exit. When any exit is positioned more than 14 feet above grade, exterior metal stairs must connect that exit to the relevant dwelling or rooming unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 199-17, compliant operators of one- and two-family dwellings in Babylon Village maintain both a primary exit and a secondary exit or qualifying emergency opening that meets the minimum 30-inch width and nine-square-foot area requirements. Property managers routinely inspect exit pathways to confirm they remain unobstructed and accessible at all times. Where an exit sits higher than 14 feet above grade, operators ensure that exterior metal stairs are installed and kept in serviceable condition to reach the affected dwelling or rooming unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 199-17 of the Babylon Village Code entitles occupants to safe, unobstructed exits from their building, including a secondary exit or emergency opening in one- and two-family dwellings. If exits appear blocked, inadequate, or missing required features such as exterior metal stairs where the exit is above 14 feet, tenants may report these conditions to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document concerns and what remedies may be available under local housing codes.
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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