Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-36
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators 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. Elevator 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 183-36 of Canton Village's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators 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 available inside elevator cars. Hoistways, pits, and machine rooms must be kept clean and free of refuse, flammable liquids, and unnecessary stored materials, and no one may disable required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized testing, inspection, or maintenance.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings in Canton Village are generally expected to implement a routine maintenance program that keeps all elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator equipment in compliance with § 183-36. Compliant operators typically ensure that capacity signs are posted conspicuously in each car, that emergency signaling devices remain functional, and that machine rooms are kept clean and free of flammable liquids and extraneous storage. Operators also take care that safety and electrical protective devices are never disabled outside of formally scheduled tests, inspections, or maintenance activities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Canton Village multiple dwellings have an interest in knowing that § 183-36 sets enforceable standards for elevator and dumbwaiter safety in their building. If an elevator lacks a visible capacity sign, has no working emergency signal, or if machine rooms appear to contain refuse or flammable materials, these conditions may constitute code violations that can be reported to the local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what complaint or inspection processes may be available under Canton Village's 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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