Baxter Estates, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 146-9
Inspections
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A. The Superintendent of Buildings is authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of dwellings and to safeguard the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public. The Superintendent of Buildings or his designated representative is authorized to enter, upon the consent of the owner, tenant or occupant of any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises at any reasonable time during daylight hours or at such other time as may be necessary in an emergency, without consent of the owner, for the purpose of performing his duties under this chapter. B. Inspection certificates. Every owner of a rental dwelling unit permitted under this chapter shall submit to the Village Superintendent of Buildings between June 1 and July 1 of each year a written report as to the operating condition of the boilers, oil and/or gas burners, electrical heating equipment, compactors and devices connected therewith and fire and safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, fire escapes and fire-warning systems and sprinkler systems contained in or used in connection with said rental dwelling unit and its appurtenances. The reports shall specifically state compliance or lack of compliance and in what respect there is failure to comply with the provisions of this Code or any other ordinances which may be applicable. The reports shall be filed within 30 days after the equipment has been inspected, and it shall be made and certified by persons, firms or corporations qualified to service the equipment involved.
Section 146-9 of Baxter Estates Code ch. 146 establishes two related inspection mechanisms for rental dwellings. First, the Superintendent of Buildings may enter rental properties during reasonable daylight hours with the consent of an owner, tenant, or occupant to assess dwelling conditions and protect public health and safety; emergency entry without consent is also permitted. Second, rental dwelling unit owners must file an annual written inspection report with the Village Superintendent of Buildings between June 1 and July 1, covering the operating condition of boilers, heating equipment, electrical systems, compactors, and fire and safety equipment, with the report certified by qualified professionals and filed within 30 days of the inspection.
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Under § 146-9 of Baxter Estates Code ch. 146, compliant rental property owners generally arrange for qualified professionals to inspect boilers, oil and gas burners, electrical heating equipment, compactors, and fire and safety equipment—including extinguishers, fire escapes, warning systems, and sprinklers—each year. Owners then submit a certified written report to the Village Superintendent of Buildings between June 1 and July 1, ensuring the report is filed within 30 days of the actual inspection and that it explicitly states whether each system is in compliance or identifies any deficiencies. Operators also maintain a practice of cooperating with Superintendent of Buildings inspections conducted during reasonable daylight hours, as authorized by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-9 of Baxter Estates Code ch. 146 gives tenants a role in the inspection process: the Superintendent of Buildings may enter a dwelling unit during reasonable daylight hours with a tenant's consent to evaluate conditions affecting health, safety, and welfare. Tenants have an interest in knowing that their landlord is required to file annual certified inspection reports covering critical building systems such as heating equipment, fire escapes, and sprinkler systems. If a tenant has concerns about whether these reports have been filed or whether building systems are being properly maintained, they may contact the Village Superintendent of Buildings or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with Baxter Estates ordinances.
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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