LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-18
Exits
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A. Safe, continuous and unobstructed exits shall be provided from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade level. B. Exits shall be arranged, constructed and proportioned so that occupant may escape safely from the building in case of emergency. C. In one- and two-family dwellings, in addition to a primary exit from the building, there shall be provided a secondary exit or, in lieu thereof, one or more exit openings for emergency use. D. In multiple dwellings, approved exits shall be provided. E. All dwelling units or sleeping rooms in the third story of any building shall have two means of egress. One of such means of egress shall be an enclosed stairway leading directly to the exterior of such building without additional entrances into such enclosed stairway; the other such means of egress can be an approved fire escape.
LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-18 establishes exit requirements for residential buildings. All buildings must provide safe, continuous, and unobstructed paths from the interior to the exterior at street or grade level. One- and two-family dwellings must have a primary exit plus a secondary exit or emergency exit opening, while multiple dwellings must have approved exits. Dwelling units or sleeping rooms on a third story must have two means of egress, one of which must be an enclosed stairway leading directly outside, and the other may be an approved fire escape.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-18, compliant property operators maintain all exit pathways in a clear, unobstructed condition and ensure that exits are properly constructed and proportioned for safe emergency egress. Operators of one- and two-family dwellings typically verify that both a primary and a secondary exit—or an approved emergency exit opening—are present and functional. Those managing buildings with third-story dwelling units or sleeping rooms ensure that two distinct means of egress exist, including an enclosed stairway that leads directly to the exterior without additional interior entrances, and that any fire escape used as the second means of egress carries the required approval.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-18 of the LeRoy Village Code gives occupants the right to safe, unobstructed exits from their homes, including secondary or emergency exits in one- and two-family dwellings and two full means of egress for any third-story unit or sleeping room. If exits appear blocked, improperly constructed, or missing, tenants may report the condition to the local code enforcement or building department responsible for administering ch. 128. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 128-18 might be raised in a housing proceeding or complaint process.
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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