Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-26
Fire doors
Operative Text
Any building containing three or more separate dwelling units shall have protection for corridors and corridor doors as set forth in Sections 19-3.6, 19-3.6.1, 19-3.6.2, 19-3.6.3 and 19-3.6.4 of the Life Safety Code as adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., and as thereafter may be from time to time amended.
Section 215-26 of Jamestown's Code of Ordinances requires that any residential building with three or more separate dwelling units maintain fire-protective measures for interior corridors and corridor doors that meet the standards set out in specific sections of the NFPA Life Safety Code. The rule ties local compliance to a nationally recognized fire-safety standard, including any future amendments to that standard. The provision is designed to limit the spread of fire and smoke through shared hallways in multi-unit buildings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 215-26, operators of buildings with three or more dwelling units are generally expected to ensure that corridor construction and corridor doors conform to the corridor-protection requirements found in Sections 19-3.6 through 19-3.6.4 of the NFPA Life Safety Code. Compliant operators typically conduct periodic inspections of fire doors to confirm that self-closing mechanisms, latching hardware, and door integrity meet current NFPA standards, including any amendments adopted after the ordinance's original enactment. Keeping documentation of inspections and any corrective maintenance can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with Section 215-26 during municipal inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-26 gives tenants in buildings with three or more units a basis to expect that corridor doors and hallways meet NFPA Life Safety Code fire-protection standards. If corridor fire doors appear damaged, propped open, or otherwise non-functional, tenants may consider reporting the condition to Jamestown's local code enforcement or building inspection office, which oversees compliance with provisions like Section 215-26. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what options are available when fire-safety concerns go unaddressed.
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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