Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-36
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Section 108-36 of Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these systems be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in conspicuous locations, and that emergency signaling devices be functional. Hoistways, pits, and machine rooms must be kept clean and uncluttered, flammable liquids are prohibited from machine rooms, and no one may disable required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance.
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Operators of multiple dwellings subject to § 108-36 of Rye's Code of Ordinances generally keep elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator systems in continuous compliance by conducting routine inspections to confirm that capacity signs are posted, emergency signaling devices are operational, and hoistways and pits are clear of refuse. Machine rooms are kept free of oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials, and flammable liquids are removed entirely from those spaces. Compliant operators also ensure that safety and electrical protective devices are never disabled outside of formally scheduled tests, inspections, or maintenance activities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Rye multiple dwellings are protected by § 108-36, which requires building owners to maintain elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in a hazard-free condition, including functional emergency signals and properly posted capacity signs. If a tenant observes conditions such as missing capacity signs, blocked hoistways, cluttered machine rooms, or disabled safety devices, those observations may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rye's housing code can help residents understand available options for reporting violations or raising them in relevant proceedings.
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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