Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-5
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Installations, alterations and repairs to residential premises, and materials, assemblies and equipment utilized in connection therewith, shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the local laws and the Building Code of the Town, the statutes of the state and the orders, rules and regulations issued by authority of any of such ordinances, local laws or statutes. Conformity of work, materials, assemblies or equipment with the applicable requirements of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Building Code of the Town and applicable ordinances and local laws of the Town shall be prima facie evidence that the same is reasonably safe to persons and property.
Section 135-5 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances requires that all installations, alterations, and repairs to residential properties—along with any materials, assemblies, or equipment used in that work—meet safety standards and comply with applicable local laws, the Town's Building Code, and New York State statutes. Work that conforms to the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Town's Building Code is treated as presumptive evidence that it is reasonably safe. This provision establishes a baseline safety and compliance standard for residential construction and repair activity within the Town of Oyster Bay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Oyster Bay Code ch. 135 § 135-5, property owners and managers who undertake residential installations, alterations, or repairs generally ensure that all work and associated materials comply with the Town of Oyster Bay Building Code, applicable local ordinances, and New York State statutes. Compliant operators typically verify that contractors use materials and methods that meet the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, since doing so establishes a prima facie presumption of reasonable safety. Maintaining documentation of permits, inspections, and code-compliant materials is a common practice that supports demonstrating conformance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-5 of Oyster Bay Code ch. 135 establishes that residential premises must be kept in a condition that is reasonably safe through code-compliant work, which can be relevant when tenants observe potentially unsafe installations, alterations, or repairs in their homes. Tenants who believe work performed on their unit does not meet the Town's Building Code or state safety standards may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with the Town of Oyster Bay's building or code enforcement department. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may relate to their housing situation and what general options exist for addressing safety concerns.
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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