Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-140
Compliance required
Operative Text
All rooms and facilities licensed to be used under the provisions of this code shall comply with the light, ventilation, cleanliness, fire protection, sanitary facilities, food preparation and storage and structural requirements of this code, the Building Code, the Fire Safety Code and the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Pelham and the Sanitary Code of the County of Westchester, as well as all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The Enforcement Officer or the inspector shall have access to any premises licensed in accordance with this code at all reasonable times to determine and investigate such code compliance.
Section 54-140 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances requires that any room or facility operating under a village license meet a broad set of standards covering light, ventilation, cleanliness, fire protection, sanitary facilities, food preparation and storage, and structural integrity. These standards are drawn from multiple overlapping codes, including the Village Building Code, Fire Safety Code, Zoning Ordinance, Westchester County Sanitary Code, and applicable state and federal law. An Enforcement Officer or inspector is authorized to enter licensed premises at reasonable times to check whether these requirements are being met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of licensed premises in Pelham should be aware that § 54-140 establishes a multi-code compliance framework, meaning a property must satisfy not just one set of rules but several simultaneously — including local building, fire, zoning, and county sanitary standards. Compliant operators typically maintain records of inspections, address deficiencies promptly, and ensure that all areas covered by the license remain in conformance with each applicable code. Because the provision explicitly grants the Enforcement Officer access at reasonable times, operators generally keep licensed spaces accessible and ready for inspection without advance notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-140 gives tenants and occupants of licensed facilities a baseline assurance that the space must meet standards for light, ventilation, cleanliness, fire protection, sanitary conditions, and structural soundness under Pelham's Code of Ordinances. If conditions in a licensed space appear to fall short of these requirements, residents may report concerns to the Village's Enforcement Officer, who holds authority under this provision to inspect the premises. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization or the Westchester County Department of Health regarding sanitary concerns covered by the county code referenced in § 54-140.
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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