Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-117
Restrictions on location of dwelling units
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A dwelling unit or rooming unit shall not be located within a structure containing an establishment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids with a flash point of one hundred ten degrees Fahrenheit (110º F.) or lower, except as provided for in the Building Code.
Section 54-117 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances prohibits residential dwelling units and rooming units from being situated in the same structure as any business or operation that handles, dispenses, or stores flammable liquids with a flash point at or below 110°F. The rule is designed to keep residents separated from fire hazards posed by certain flammable materials. An exception exists where the applicable Building Code expressly permits such co-location.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-117, property owners and managers operating or leasing residential units must ensure that no dwelling or rooming unit shares a structure with an establishment that handles, dispenses, or stores low-flash-point flammable liquids (110°F or below). Compliant operators typically review the uses of all tenants and occupants within a mixed-use building before placing residential units there. Where a Building Code exception may apply, operators generally document that compliance before proceeding with any such arrangement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-117 establishes a baseline safety protection for residents by prohibiting their homes from being located in the same building as operations involving certain flammable liquids. If a tenant believes their dwelling unit is situated in a structure that violates this provision, they may consider contacting the relevant Pelham municipal code enforcement office to report the concern. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a housing condition appears to conflict with local ordinance requirements.
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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