Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-35
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.
Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-35 establishes safety standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. These vertical transportation systems must be kept free of physical and fire hazards, properly labeled with rated capacity, equipped with emergency signaling devices, and maintained in clean, clutter-free conditions. Safety and electrical protective devices may not be disabled except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance activities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fallsburg Code § 156-35, compliant operators of multiple dwellings routinely inspect elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator equipment to ensure hoistways, pits, and machine rooms remain clean and free of refuse, oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials. Capacity signs are kept visible and legible in each elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter car, and emergency signaling devices are verified to be in working order. Flammable liquids are kept out of machine rooms, and safety or electrical protective devices are only taken offline during scheduled tests, inspections, or maintenance performed by qualified personnel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fallsburg Code § 156-35 gives residents of multiple dwellings a basis to expect that elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators are maintained safely, properly labeled, and equipped with functioning emergency signals. If a tenant observes conditions such as disabled safety devices, cluttered machine rooms, missing capacity signs, or apparent fire hazards, those observations may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Fallsburg or Sullivan County housing regulations can help residents understand available options for reporting violations under this provision.
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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