Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-33
Elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevators and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Section 148-33 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these systems be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be functional. It also prohibits tampering with required safety or electrical protective devices, except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance, and mandates that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms be kept clean and free of unnecessary materials or flammable liquids.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to § 148-33 of Brewster's Code of Ordinances ch. 148 generally maintain elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators through regular inspections that confirm hazard-free conditions, legible capacity signage, and working emergency signal devices. Compliant operators keep hoistways, pits, and machine rooms clear of refuse, excess materials, and flammable liquids, and ensure that no safety or electrical protective device is disabled outside of formally scheduled tests or maintenance. Maintaining thorough service records and working with licensed elevator technicians are practices commonly associated with meeting these ongoing obligations.
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 § 148-33 of Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 have an interest in elevators and related equipment being kept safe, properly signed, and equipped with working emergency signals. If an elevator appears to lack required capacity signage, shows signs of physical hazard, or has a disabled safety device, tenants may report these conditions to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department in Brewster. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can provide general information about how to document concerns and what remedies may be available under local law.
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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