Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-26
Means of egress
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A. A safe, continuous and unobstructed means of egress shall be provided from the interior of a structure to a legal open space. B. All doors in the required means of egress shall be readily operable from the inside without the use of a key, except as permitted in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. C. All means of egress shall be indicated with approved exit signs as required by Table I-1033 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. (1) All exit signs shall be maintained in good repair. (2) All exit signs shall be illuminated at all times that the building is occupied. D. The number of exits required for a building by the building code in effect at the time of the construction or most recent change of occupancy of said building shall be maintained and be available to the occupants. E. The capacity of the exits serving a floor shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof as determined by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. F. Exits shall be located so that there are no dead-end corridors.
Section 475-26 of Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 475 establishes requirements for safe exit pathways in buildings. Every structure must maintain a clear, unobstructed route from its interior to a legal open space, with doors that can be opened from the inside without a key (with limited exceptions under state fire and building code). Exit signs must be posted, illuminated whenever the building is occupied, and kept in good repair, and the number and capacity of exits must match what was required when the building was constructed or last changed in occupancy.
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Under § 475-26, compliant property operators routinely inspect all egress pathways to confirm they remain clear and unobstructed, verify that interior-side door hardware allows exit without a key, and ensure that exit signs are functioning and illuminated during all periods of occupancy. Operators also confirm that the number of exits and their capacity meet the standards that applied at the time of the building's construction or most recent change of occupancy, and that no dead-end corridors exist in the exit path. Routine documentation of these inspections supports a record of ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 475-26 gives building occupants the right to safe, unobstructed exit routes, operable exit doors, and properly illuminated exit signs at all times the building is occupied. If egress paths are blocked, doors require a key to exit from the inside, or exit signs are broken or unlit, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the local code enforcement office in Fulton, N.Y. Tenants who observe such conditions may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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