Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 97-20
Steps and decks
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Steps and decks must be either commercially manufactured and installed, professionally designed and built or comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention Building Code.
Section 97-20 of Barton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 97 establishes that steps and decks on residential properties must meet one of three standards: they must be commercially manufactured and installed, professionally designed and built, or constructed in compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention Building Code. The rule is intended to ensure that these structural features meet a recognized safety or quality threshold. No single construction method is mandated, as long as one of the three qualifying approaches is satisfied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Barton Code § 97-20, property owners and managers generally ensure that any steps or decks on their properties were either commercially manufactured and installed, professionally designed and built, or constructed in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention Building Code. Compliant operators typically retain documentation—such as manufacturer specifications, professional design plans, or code-compliance records—that demonstrates which standard was met. When replacing or adding steps or decks, operators commonly verify in advance which pathway applies to the planned work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 97-20 of Barton's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if steps or decks on their rental property do not appear to meet any of the three recognized standards—commercial manufacture and installation, professional design and build, or New York State Uniform Fire Prevention Building Code compliance. Tenants who believe this provision is not being met may consider documenting the condition and contacting the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Barton. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when structural features like steps or decks appear to fall short of the requirements in § 97-20.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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