Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-25
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A. Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating, cooking, fire-protection and radiation-production equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other mechanical additions, installations or systems for the use of the building shall be installed, located and maintained so that under normal conditions of use such equipment and systems will not be a danger to health or welfare because of structural defects, or a source of ignition, or a radiation hazard, and will not create excessive noise or otherwise become a nuisance. Equipment and systems include, but are not limited to, apparatus, devices, fixtures, piping, pipe hangers, pipe covering, wiring, fittings and materials used as part of, or in connection with, such installations. B. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected against freezing. C. Moving parts of equipment which may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact.
Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-25 establishes baseline safety standards for a broad range of building systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, and mechanical installations. Under this provision, all such systems must be installed, located, and maintained so they do not endanger health or welfare through structural defects, fire ignition risks, radiation hazards, excessive noise, or other nuisances. The rule also specifically requires that freeze-susceptible equipment be protected against freezing and that hazardous moving parts be guarded against accidental contact.
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Property owners and managers operating under Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-25 generally ensure that all covered building systems—from plumbing and electrical wiring to elevators and refrigerating equipment—are professionally installed, correctly located, and kept in ongoing safe condition. Compliant operators typically implement winterization measures for any equipment vulnerable to freezing and install appropriate guards around moving mechanical parts that could pose a contact hazard. Routine inspections and documented maintenance records are common practices used to demonstrate that systems remain free of structural defects, ignition risks, radiation hazards, and nuisance-level noise under normal operating conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings subject to Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 § 186-25 have an interest in knowing that their landlord is required to keep all major building systems—heating, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and more—safely installed and maintained. If a tenant observes conditions such as exposed wiring, unguarded mechanical parts, frozen pipes, or equipment creating excessive noise or apparent safety hazards, those conditions may constitute violations of this provision. General enforcement paths available to tenants can include reporting concerns to the local code enforcement or building department, raising the violation in relevant housing proceedings, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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