Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-21
Prohibited accumulations and storage
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It shall be prohibited to accumulate or store: A. On residential premises, except in approved locations, any highly flammable or explosive matter, such as paints, volatile oils, cleaning fluids and similar materials, or any combustible refuse liable to spontaneous combustion, such as wastepaper, boxes, rags or similar materials. B. Materials on fire escapes or stairs, in stairways or passageways, at doors or windows or in any other locations where in the event of fire such materials may obstruct egress of occupants of interfere with fire-fighting operations.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-21 prohibits the accumulation or storage of highly flammable or explosive materials — such as paints, volatile oils, and cleaning fluids — on residential premises except in approved locations. It also bars placing any materials on fire escapes, stairs, stairways, passageways, doorways, or windows where they could block occupants from exiting or interfere with firefighting. The rule applies to both the types of materials stored and the locations where any materials are kept, with the overarching goal of keeping egress routes clear and reducing fire hazards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties subject to Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-21 generally maintain designated, approved storage areas for flammable or combustible materials and ensure those areas are separate from common egress paths. Compliant property managers routinely inspect fire escapes, stairways, hallways, and doorways to confirm no materials — regardless of type — are left in positions that could impede evacuation or firefighting access. Lease terms and tenant communications that reference the storage restrictions under § 122-21 can help establish shared awareness of these requirements across a property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-21, tenants have an interest in knowing that both they and their landlords are prohibited from storing flammable materials outside approved locations or blocking any egress routes in the building. If a tenant observes violations — such as combustible materials piled on a fire escape or in a stairwell — general enforcement paths include reporting the condition to the local code enforcement or fire marshal's office in Highland Falls. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how § 122-21 intersects with habitability standards and what options exist when a building's fire safety conditions are a concern.
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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