Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-430
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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(a) Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be designed, installed and maintained to safely sustain the loads to which they are subject, to operate properly, and to be free of physical and fire hazards. (b) Elevator and power operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs, in conspicuous locations within such cars, on which the rated capacity, in pounds, is stated. Signs in passenger elevators shall also state the total number of passengers permitted, determined by dividing the rated capacity by 150. (c) Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency, in accordance with generally accepted standards. (d) Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of rubbish or other debris. (e) Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease, including oily and greasy clothes, rags and other such materials, and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator of dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. (f) Safety devices and electrical protective devices shall be operative at all times, except during tests, inspections or repairs.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-430 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these conveyances be properly designed, installed, and kept in safe working order, free from physical and fire hazards. It also mandates specific signage showing rated capacity, emergency signaling capability, clean hoistways and machine rooms, and continuously operative safety devices—except during authorized tests, inspections, or repairs.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings with elevators, dumbwaiters, or escalators under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-430 generally keep these systems in continuous safe working condition, including posting conspicuous capacity signs inside cars and ensuring emergency signaling devices are functional. Compliant operators routinely clear hoistways, pits, and machine rooms of debris, oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials, and prohibit flammable liquids in machine rooms. Maintaining records of inspections, tests, and repairs helps demonstrate that any temporary deactivation of safety devices falls within the narrow exceptions the provision allows.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-430, tenants in multiple dwellings have an interest in elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators that are safely maintained, properly signed, and equipped with working emergency signals and safety devices. If a tenant observes conditions such as missing capacity signs, debris in hoistways, or inoperative safety equipment, they may report those concerns to the City of Elmira's code enforcement or building inspection office. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how documented violations under this provision might be relevant to their housing situation.
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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