Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-40
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
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A. General. (1) Fire protection equipment, including fire alarm, fire detecting, watchman, sprinkler and standpipe systems and portable fire extinguishers, shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Sprinkler and standpipe systems shall have an adequate water supply available at all times. (3) Fire Department connections shall be conspicuously identified and maintained readily accessible for Fire Department use. B. Fire alarm and fire detecting systems. Fire alarm and fire detecting systems shall be suitable for their respective purposes. Equipment and devices comprising such systems shall be of the approved type and conform to generally accepted standards. C. Sprinkler systems. (1) Sprinkler systems shall be maintained in good condition, free from mechanical injury. Sprinkler heads shall be maintained clean, free of corrosion and paint, and not bent or damaged. (2) Valves controlling water supply to sprinklers shall be secured in the open position. (3) Supports for piping and equipment shall be structurally sound. (4) Portions of the system subject to freezing shall be appropriately protected. (5) Storage of materials shall not interfere with the effective discharge of water from the sprinkler heads. (6) Water supply for the sprinklers shall be adequate to effectively extinguish the fire or confine it without spread. D. Standpipe systems. (1) Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks. (2) Hose shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration. (3) Hose stations shall be conspicuously identified, located for easy accessibility, and installed to provide for the quick and easy use of equipment. Cabinets shall have keyless doors. (4) Valves in the water supply pipe for the standpipe system shall be open at all times. E. Portable fire extinguishers. (1) Portable fire extinguishers shall be of the following types: approved multipurpose dry chemical type, classified for use on Class A (combustible), Class B (flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires; approved water-type, classified for use on Class A fires. Extinguishers shall have at least a two-unit rating, in accordance with generally accepted standards. (2) Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition. (3) Portable fire extinguishers shall be in their designated location and clearly visible, except that they may be located in an enclosure or recess conspicuously identified as containing a fire extinguisher.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-40 establishes comprehensive requirements for fire protection systems in multiple dwellings, covering fire alarms, detection equipment, sprinkler systems, standpipes, and portable fire extinguishers. All such equipment must be kept in proper working order at all times, with adequate water supplies, unobstructed access, and components free from damage, corrosion, or deterioration. The rule also specifies the approved types and ratings of portable extinguishers and requires that hose stations, Fire Department connections, and extinguisher locations remain clearly marked and easily accessible.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 168-40 of the Glen Cove Code generally conduct routine inspections of all fire protection equipment—including alarm systems, sprinkler heads, standpipe hose stations, and portable extinguishers—to confirm each component is clean, undamaged, and fully operational. Compliant operators keep sprinkler and standpipe water-supply valves open at all times, ensure Fire Department connections are conspicuously marked and unobstructed, and store materials in ways that do not block sprinkler discharge. Portable extinguishers maintained under this section are of the approved multipurpose dry chemical or water type, carry at least a two-unit rating, and are kept in their designated, clearly visible locations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings in Glen Cove have an interest in knowing that § 168-40 requires landlords to keep all fire protection systems—sprinklers, alarms, standpipes, and extinguishers—in proper working order at all times. If fire protection equipment appears damaged, missing, obstructed, or otherwise out of service, tenants may report the condition to the appropriate Glen Cove municipal or building code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how housing code violations related to fire safety may be raised in housing proceedings or other enforcement contexts.
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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