Rensselaer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 121 — Housing
Rensselaer housing ordinance (Arts. I–XII, §§ 121-1–121-92.1, 93 §§): minimum housing standards, owner duties, inspection, enforcement, and emergency procedures. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (93)
§ 121-1
Title
§ 121-10
Prohibited uses
§ 121-11
Habitable space
§ 121-12
Public space
§ 121-13
Nonhabitable space
§ 121-14
Stairs and railings
§ 121-15
Exits
§ 121-16
General requirements
§ 121-17
Exterior protection
§ 121-18
Interior protection
§ 121-19
Prohibited accumulation and storage
§ 121-2
Purpose
§ 121-20
Prevention of fire spread
§ 121-21
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 121-22
Fireplaces
§ 121-23
General requirements
§ 121-24
Plumbing
§ 121-25
Fuel gas
§ 121-26
Heating
§ 121-27
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 121-28
Incinerators
§ 121-29
Electrical wiring and equipment
§ 121-3
Applicability
§ 121-30
Cooking and refrigeration facilities and equipment
§ 121-31
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation
§ 121-32
Fuel oil
§ 121-33
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
§ 121-34
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
§ 121-35
General requirements
§ 121-36
Open areas
§ 121-37
Buildings and structures
§ 121-38
Infestation; screening
§ 121-39
Garbage and refuse
§ 121-4
Conflicts with other regulations
§ 121-40
Domestic animals and pets
§ 121-41
Title
§ 121-42
Purpose
§ 121-43
Applicability
§ 121-44
Conflicts with other regulations
§ 121-45
Construction standards
§ 121-46
Permit required
§ 121-47
Definitions
§ 121-48
General requirements
§ 121-49
Design and construction
§ 121-5
Construction standards
§ 121-50
Space requirements
§ 121-51
Light and ventilation
§ 121-52
Mechanical systems and equipment
§ 121-53
Maintenance
§ 121-54
General requirements
§ 121-55
Utilities
§ 121-56
Mobile home lots
§ 121-57
Community areas
§ 121-58
Community structures
§ 121-59
Community fuel storage
§ 121-6
Definitions
§ 121-60
Property maintenance
§ 121-61
Title
§ 121-62
Purpose
§ 121-63
Applicability
§ 121-64
Administrative agency
§ 121-65
Powers and duties of agency
§ 121-66
Inspections
§ 121-67
Access to premises
§ 121-68
Identification of inspectors
§ 121-69
Notice of violation
§ 121-7
General requirements
§ 121-70
Final order
§ 121-71
Emergency actions
§ 121-72
Extension of compliance time
§ 121-73
Transfer of ownership
§ 121-74
Records
§ 121-75
Designation of unfit premises
§ 121-76
Notice of intent to order vacation
§ 121-77
Order to vacate
§ 121-78
Vacation of unfit premises
§ 121-79
Removal of posted notice
§ 121-8
Occupancy classifications of buildings
§ 121-80
Vacated premises to be made secure
§ 121-81
Notice of intent to demolish
§ 121-82
Order to demolish
§ 121-83
Agency to make repairs or demolish upon noncompliance
§ 121-84
Recovery of expenses
§ 121-85
Administrative liability
§ 121-86
Penalties for offenses
§ 121-87
Duties of legal officer
§ 121-88
Right of appeal
§ 121-89
Responsibilities of owners
§ 121-9
Maximum occupancy
§ 121-90
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
§ 121-91
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 121-92
Additional responsibilities of owners of rented or leased dwelling units
§ 121-92.1