Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-33
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-33 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these conveyances be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that elevator cars include an approved emergency signaling device. Hoistways, pits, and machine rooms must be kept clean and uncluttered, with machine rooms specifically prohibited from storing flammable liquids or unnecessary materials, and no one may disable required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized testing, inspection, or maintenance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 210-33 of the Ithaca Code, compliant operators of multiple dwellings routinely inspect elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators to confirm they are free of physical and fire hazards, and they ensure that rated-capacity signs are durably posted in conspicuous locations inside each car. Operators also verify that each elevator car has a functioning, approved emergency signal device and that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms are kept clear of refuse, unnecessary stored materials, oil, grease, and flammable liquids. Maintenance staff performing tests or inspections may temporarily disable required safety or electrical protective devices only for that limited purpose, and those devices must be restored to full operation promptly upon completion.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 210-33 of the Ithaca Code gives residents of multiple dwellings the right to expect that elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators are maintained safely — including proper capacity signage, functioning emergency signals, and clean machine rooms and hoistways free of flammable materials. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards, such as missing capacity signs, blocked hoistways, or a disabled safety device, that observation can be documented and reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Ithaca. Tenant-rights organizations in the Ithaca area can help residents understand how to file a complaint or raise a code violation as part of a broader housing dispute.
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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