Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 219-5
Component serviceability
Operative Text
A. The components of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. B. Where any of the following components of a structure and equipment’s conditions cause the component or system to be beyond its limit state, the component or system shall be determined as unsafe, and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the Uniform Code. (1) Components: soils, concrete, aluminum, masonry, steel, wood.
Potsdam, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 219 § 219-5 establishes that all structural components and equipment within a building must be kept in good repair, structurally sound, and sanitary. When specific materials—such as soils, concrete, aluminum, masonry, steel, or wood—deteriorate to the point of exceeding their limit state, the affected component or system is officially classified as unsafe. Any component or system deemed unsafe under this provision must be repaired or replaced in accordance with the Uniform Code.
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Under ch. 219 § 219-5, compliant property operators routinely inspect structural materials—including soils, concrete, aluminum, masonry, steel, and wood—to confirm they remain sound and sanitary. When an inspection reveals that a component has reached or exceeded its limit state, operators generally arrange for timely repair or replacement that meets Uniform Code standards. Maintaining documentation of inspections and completed repairs is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 219 § 219-5 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when structural components or equipment in their building appear deteriorated, unsound, or unsanitary. Tenants who observe conditions suggesting a component—such as wood, masonry, or concrete—may have exceeded its limit state can report those conditions to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Potsdam. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how this provision may apply to conditions they are experiencing and what general enforcement paths, such as filing a complaint or raising a violation as a defense, may be available.
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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