Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-29
Multiple dwellings
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Multiple dwellings with 12 or more dwelling units shall be equipped with a manual fire alarm system as required by the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code and any amendment thereto. A. Fire alarm systems. Required fire alarm systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. B. Sprinkler equipment. (1) Required sprinkler equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause minimum interference to the effective discharge of water. (2) Valves controlling the water supply to sprinklers shall be secure in the open position. (3) Sprinkler heads shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Standpipe systems. (1) Standpipe systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks. D. Portable extinguishers. Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay.
Section 215-29 of Jamestown's Code of Ordinances requires that multiple dwellings with 12 or more units be equipped with a manual fire alarm system meeting National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code standards. Beyond the alarm system, the provision mandates that fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers all be kept in proper working order at all times. Specific requirements address sprinkler valve positions, corrosion-free sprinkler heads, leak-tight gate valves at hose stations, and unobstructed water discharge paths.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings with 12 or more units in Jamestown must comply with § 215-29 by installing and continuously maintaining a compliant manual fire alarm system, functional sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers. Compliant operators routinely inspect sprinkler heads for corrosion and paint buildup, confirm that water-supply valves are secured in the open position, ensure gate valves at hose stations are leak-tight, and keep portable extinguishers in their designated locations and ready for immediate use. Stored materials should be positioned so they do not interfere with effective sprinkler discharge, as the ordinance specifically addresses this concern.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of Jamestown multiple dwellings with 12 or more units have an interest in knowing that § 215-29 entitles them to live in a building where fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers are maintained in proper operating condition at all times. If fire safety equipment appears to be missing, damaged, obstructed, or otherwise out of compliance, tenants may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate Jamestown code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand what options are available when a building appears to fall short of the requirements set out in § 215-29.
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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