Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-4
Conformance with state provisions required
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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 the applicable statutes of the State of New York and the orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof. Conformity of such work, materials, assemblies or equipment to the applicable requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code shall be prima facie evidence that the same is reasonably safe to person and property.
Section 210-4 of Ithaca's Code of Ordinances (ch. 210) establishes that any installation, alteration, or repair work done on residential properties—along with the materials and equipment used—must be reasonably safe and must conform to applicable New York State statutes and regulations. The provision also creates a legal shortcut: if the work and materials meet the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, that compliance serves as prima facie evidence that the safety standard has been satisfied. In other words, state code compliance is treated as strong presumptive proof of safety, though it is not necessarily the only way to demonstrate it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ithaca Code ch. 210 § 210-4, property owners and managers who undertake residential installations, alterations, or repairs generally ensure that all work and materials conform to applicable New York State statutes and regulations, including the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Operators who document compliance with the state Uniform Code create a record that serves as prima facie evidence of safety, which can be valuable in any subsequent inspection or enforcement proceeding. Maintaining permits, inspection records, and contractor documentation tied to each project is a common practice among compliant operators working under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 210-4 of Ithaca's Code of Ordinances (ch. 210) gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when installations, alterations, or repairs in their residential premises appear to fall short of New York State safety standards or the state Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Tenants who believe work or materials in their unit are unsafe or non-conforming may consider contacting the City of Ithaca's code enforcement office to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Documenting the condition—through photographs, written communications with the landlord, and records of any complaints filed—is a general practice that can support a tenant's position if a dispute arises under this provision.
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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