Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 219-13
Notification regarding fire or explosion
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The Chief of any Fire Department providing firefighting services for a property within the Town of Potsdam shall notify the Code Enforcement Official of any fire or explosion involving any structural damage, fuel-burning appliance, chimney or gas vent, or any fire the origin of which has been traced to the electrical system of any building or structure.
Under Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 § 219-13, fire department chiefs are required to report certain fire and explosion incidents to the local Code Enforcement Official. The reporting obligation is triggered when an incident involves structural damage, fuel-burning appliances, chimneys, gas vents, or fires traced to a building's electrical system. This creates an automatic information-sharing link between fire response agencies and code enforcement authorities following qualifying incidents.
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Property owners and managers should be aware that under § 219-13, the Code Enforcement Official will be notified by the fire department chief whenever a qualifying fire or explosion occurs at a property in the Town of Potsdam. This means that incidents involving structural damage, fuel-burning appliances, chimneys, gas vents, or electrical-system fires will automatically come to the attention of code enforcement. Compliant operators typically maintain their properties' fire-related systems and structures in good repair so that any post-incident inspection finds the property meeting applicable code standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 219-13 establishes that tenants living in the Town of Potsdam benefit from an automatic notification system: when a fire or explosion involving structural damage, fuel-burning appliances, chimneys, gas vents, or electrical systems occurs, the fire department chief is required to alert the Code Enforcement Official. This means code enforcement authorities are positioned to follow up on conditions that may affect habitability or safety after such an incident. Tenants who believe a qualifying incident has not prompted a code enforcement response may consider contacting the Town's Code Enforcement Office directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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