Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-32
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
Operative Text
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 effective discharge of water. (2) Valves controlling the water supply to sprinklers shall be secure m 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. (3) Hose shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration. D. Portable extinguishers. (1) Each oil burner for a boiler, furnace or central hot-water heater shall be provided with an approved hand fire extinguisher or two rounded-bottom pails filled with sand. (2) Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay.
Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-32 establishes comprehensive fire protection requirements for multiple dwellings, covering fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers. Each type of system must be kept in proper working order at all times, with specific requirements such as keeping sprinkler heads free of corrosion and paint, ensuring standpipe hoses are dry and ready for use, and positioning portable extinguishers in their designated locations. The rule also requires that storage near sprinkler systems not obstruct water discharge, and that oil burners for boilers, furnaces, or central hot-water heaters be equipped with an approved hand fire extinguisher or two sand-filled pails.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-32 generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers are all in proper operating condition. Compliant operators keep sprinkler valves secured in the open position, ensure sprinkler heads are free of corrosion and paint, and verify that standpipe hoses are dry, properly positioned, and free of deterioration. Storage areas near sprinkler systems are managed to avoid obstructing water discharge, and each oil burner location is equipped with the required hand fire extinguisher or sand pails as specified under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings in Mount Kisco have an interest in knowing that ch. 72 § 72-32 requires landlords to maintain fire alarm systems, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers in proper working condition at all times. If fire protection equipment appears to be missing, damaged, obstructed, or otherwise out of compliance — such as painted-over sprinkler heads or improperly stored standpipe hoses — tenants may have grounds to raise these conditions as a concern with local housing or fire code enforcement authorities. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what reporting options may be available under this provision.
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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