Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-45
Elevators and other moving equipment in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevators and power-operated dumbwaiter cars in multiple dwellings shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars in multiple dwellings shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of an emergency. D. Hoistways and pits in multiple dwellings shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms in multiple dwellings 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 in multiple dwellings inoperative except where necessary during test, inspections or maintenance.
Section 135-45 of the Oyster Bay Code of Ordinances establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that this equipment be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that capacity signs be posted in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be available inside elevator cars. It also prohibits disabling required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized testing, inspection, or maintenance, and mandates that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms be kept clean and free of unnecessary materials or flammable liquids.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 135-45, operators of multiple dwellings with elevators, dumbwaiters, or escalators generally maintain a routine inspection and cleaning schedule to keep hoistways, pits, and machine rooms free of refuse, oil, grease, and flammable liquids. Compliant operators ensure that durable capacity signs are posted conspicuously on elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars, and that each elevator car is equipped with an approved emergency signaling device. Safety and electrical protective devices are kept fully operational at all times, with any temporary disabling limited strictly to authorized testing, inspection, or maintenance activities as contemplated by § 135-45(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-45 gives residents of multiple dwellings the right to expect that elevators and related equipment are maintained safely, properly labeled with capacity ratings, and equipped with working emergency signals. If an elevator appears to lack required signage, has a disabled safety device outside of a maintenance context, or if machine rooms or hoistways appear to contain refuse or hazardous materials, these conditions may constitute violations of § 135-45. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them and report concerns to the relevant Oyster Bay municipal code enforcement authority, 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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