Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-33
Elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Mount Kisco Code ch. 72 § 72-33 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these systems be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be available inside elevator cars. It also mandates that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms be kept clean and uncluttered, prohibits storing flammable liquids in machine rooms, and bars anyone from disabling required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings in Mount Kisco should be familiar with ch. 72 § 72-33, which outlines ongoing maintenance obligations for elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters. Compliant operators routinely inspect hoistways, pits, and machine rooms to ensure they remain free of refuse, oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials, and they verify that rated-capacity signs and emergency signaling devices are present and functional in elevator cars. Operators also take care that safety and electrical protective devices are never disabled outside of formally scheduled tests, inspections, or maintenance activities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Mount Kisco multiple dwellings are protected by ch. 72 § 72-33, which requires that building elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters be maintained in a safe, hazard-free condition at all times. If a tenant observes conditions such as missing capacity signs, a non-functioning emergency signal device, cluttered hoistways or machine rooms, or evidence that safety devices have been disabled, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can document such conditions and report concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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