Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-40
Fire protection in multiple dwellings, hotels and specialized senior housing facilities
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A. Fire alarm systems. Required fire alarm systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. B. Sprinkler equipment. (1) Required sprinkler equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause minimum interference to effective discharge of water. (2) Valves controlling water supply to sprinklers shall be secured in the open position. (3) Sprinkler heads shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Standpipe systems. (1) Standpipe systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks. (3) Hose shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration. D. Portable extinguishers. (1) Each oil burner for boiler, furnace or central hot-water heater shall be provided with an approved Class B hand fire extinguisher. (2) Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay. (3) Each incinerator room shall be provided with an approved Class A hand fire extinguisher.
Section 124-40 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances requires that fire protection equipment in multiple dwellings, hotels, and specialized senior housing facilities be kept in continuous working order. This covers fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers, each subject to specific maintenance standards such as keeping sprinkler heads free of corrosion and paint, securing water-supply valves in the open position, and placing extinguishers in their designated locations. The rule also addresses storage practices that could obstruct sprinkler discharge and mandates that hoses be dry, properly positioned, and free of deterioration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings, hotels, and specialized senior housing facilities subject to § 124-40 generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that every fire alarm, sprinkler head, standpipe hose, and portable extinguisher meets the condition standards spelled out in the ordinance. Compliant operators keep sprinkler valves secured open, ensure hose lines are dry and undamaged, and verify that Class B extinguishers are present near oil burners and Class A extinguishers are present in incinerator rooms. Maintaining documentation of these inspections and any corrective maintenance is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with § 124-40.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 124-40 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances, residents of covered multiple dwellings have an interest in fire protection equipment being kept in proper working condition at all times. If a tenant observes fire safety equipment that appears damaged, missing, obstructed, or otherwise out of compliance — such as a corroded sprinkler head, a missing extinguisher, or a deteriorated hose — that observation may be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under § 124-40.
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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