Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-20
Supplemental regulations
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The following requirements shall supplement but in no way restrict the National Fire Protection Association National Fire Prevention Code or similar fire code separately adopted by the City of Jamestown.
Section 215-20 of Jamestown's Code of Ordinances establishes that the requirements found in Chapter 215 are meant to work alongside—not replace or limit—the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Fire Prevention Code or any comparable fire code adopted by the City of Jamestown. In other words, both sets of rules apply simultaneously, and the more protective or stringent standard governs where they overlap. This provision ensures that housing regulations and fire codes operate as complementary layers of protection rather than competing frameworks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-20, property owners and managers in Jamestown must recognize that compliance with Chapter 215's supplemental requirements does not substitute for compliance with the NFPA National Fire Prevention Code or any locally adopted fire code. Operators who stay current with both the housing code and the applicable fire code are generally in the best position to maintain compliant properties. Reviewing both regulatory frameworks together—rather than treating them as separate checklists—reflects the intent of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-20 means that tenants in Jamestown are protected by both the supplemental housing regulations in Chapter 215 and the city's adopted fire code at the same time. If a tenant believes a rental unit has fire-safety deficiencies, those concerns may potentially be raised under either or both frameworks. Tenants can contact the City of Jamestown's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to learn more about how these overlapping protections apply to their situation.
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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