Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-22
Equipment requirements generally
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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, a danger 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.
Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-22 establishes broad safety standards for building equipment and mechanical systems, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, elevators, and similar installations. Under this provision, all such equipment must be installed, located, and maintained so that it does not endanger health or welfare, create structural hazards, pose fire or radiation risks, generate excessive noise, or otherwise become a nuisance. The rule also requires that equipment vulnerable to freezing be adequately protected and that moving parts posing a hazard be guarded against accidental contact.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 72 § 72-22 of the Mount Kisco Code of Ordinances generally maintain all mechanical systems — from plumbing and HVAC to elevators and electrical wiring — in a condition that prevents health hazards, fire risks, and nuisances under normal use. Compliant operators typically implement winterization measures to protect freeze-sensitive equipment before cold weather arrives and install appropriate guards on any moving parts that could cause accidental injury. Routine inspections and documented maintenance records are common practices used to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision's broad equipment-safety requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-22, tenants have an interest in building equipment and mechanical systems being maintained safely and free from hazards such as fire risks, radiation, excessive noise, and freezing damage. If equipment in a rental unit or common area appears to violate these standards — for example, unguarded moving parts, frozen pipes, or malfunctioning heating systems — tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local code enforcement or building inspection authorities in Mount Kisco. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available when equipment conditions fall short of what § 72-22 requires.
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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