Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-7
Conformity with other requirements
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Installations, alterations and repairs to residential premises and materials, assemblies and equipment utilized in connection therewith shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with applicable statutes of the State of New York, and the conformity of such work, materials, assemblies or equipment with the applicable requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Construction Code shall be prima facie evidence that the same is reasonably safe to person and property.
Section 122-7 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances requires that any installation, alteration, or repair work done on residential properties — along with the materials and equipment used — must be reasonably safe for people and property. The provision also establishes that compliance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Construction Code serves as prima facie evidence of meeting that safety standard. In other words, following the state building and fire code creates a legal presumption that the work is safe, though the underlying obligation is broader than code compliance alone.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highland Falls Code § 122-7, operators of residential properties are generally expected to ensure that any installation, alteration, or repair work — and all associated materials and equipment — meets a reasonable safety standard for persons and property. Compliant operators typically document that their contractors and materials conform to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Construction Code, since such conformity constitutes prima facie evidence of reasonable safety. Maintaining records of permits, inspections, and code-compliant materials can help demonstrate that work performed on the premises satisfies the requirements of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 122-7 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances establishes that residential premises must be kept reasonably safe through installations, alterations, and repairs that meet applicable New York State standards. Tenants who believe that work performed on their unit or building used unsafe materials or methods, or failed to conform to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Construction Code, may have grounds to raise this provision when addressing habitability or safety concerns. General enforcement paths can include contacting the local code enforcement office, raising the issue with a tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with New York housing law.
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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