Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-25
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A. Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating, cooking, fire protection and radiation production equipment; elevators; dumbwaiters; escalators; and other mechanical additions, installations or systems for the use of the building shall be installed, located and maintained so that under normal conditions of use, such equipment and systems will not be a danger to health or welfare, a danger because of structural defects, a source of ignition or a radiation hazard, and will not create excessive noise or otherwise become a nuisance. Equipment and systems include but are not limited to apparatus, devices, fittings and materials used as part of or in connection with such installations. B. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected against freezing. C. Moving parts of equipment which may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact.
Section 122-25 of Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 establishes baseline safety standards for a wide range of building systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, elevators, and more. Under this provision, all such systems must be installed, located, and maintained so they do not endanger health or welfare, create structural hazards, pose fire or radiation risks, or generate excessive noise. The rule also specifically requires that freeze-vulnerable equipment be protected against freezing and that moving parts posing hazard risks be guarded against accidental contact.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of buildings subject to Highland Falls Code ch. 122 § 122-25 generally ensure that all mechanical systems—from HVAC and plumbing to elevators and cooking equipment—are installed and maintained in a condition that avoids health, fire, structural, and radiation hazards. Compliant operators also take steps to winterize any equipment susceptible to freeze damage before cold weather arrives and install appropriate guards on any moving parts that could cause accidental injury. Routine inspections and documented maintenance records are common practices used to demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 122-25's broad maintenance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 122-25 of Highland Falls Code ch. 122 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when building systems such as heating, plumbing, or electrical equipment are maintained in a way that creates health hazards, excessive noise, or other dangerous conditions. Tenants who observe unguarded moving parts, inadequate freeze protection, or other violations of § 122-25 may report these conditions to the relevant local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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