Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-40
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
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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 secure 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) Portable extinguishers required for fire protection are approved as follows: Class A for use on wood and paper; Class B for oil and flammable liquid; Class C for electrical; and Class D for flammable metals. All extinguishers shall be inspected and tagged at least once each year.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-40 establishes ongoing maintenance standards for fire protection systems in multiple dwellings. Fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers must all be kept in proper working order at all times. Sprinkler heads must remain free of corrosion and paint, standpipe hoses must be dry and ready for use, and portable extinguishers must be of the correct class for their intended hazard and inspected and tagged at least once per year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 321 § 321-40, operators of multiple dwellings in Great Neck generally keep all required fire protection systems — alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers — in continuous working condition through routine inspection and maintenance. Compliant operators ensure sprinkler valves remain open and secured, hose stations are leak-free and ready for immediate use, and each oil-burning appliance is paired with an approved Class B extinguisher. Annual inspection and tagging of all portable extinguishers, along with proper storage practices that avoid blocking sprinkler discharge, are among the recurring operational tasks associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 321-40 of the Great Neck Code gives residents of multiple dwellings an expectation that fire protection equipment — including alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and extinguishers — is maintained in working order by the building operator. If a tenant observes equipment that appears non-functional, corroded, improperly stored, or lacking a current inspection tag, that condition may represent a code violation worth documenting. Tenants can report suspected violations to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain available options.
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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