Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 185-1
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A. It is hereby declared to be the intent and policy of the Town of Sand Lake, County of Rensselaer, State of New York, to preserve, protect and maintain the safe, clean environment and character of the Town. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment, and exterior property. B. The Town of Sand Lake Property Maintenance Code continues to adopt, incorporate and enforce the following codes and regulations: (1) The 2020 edition of the publication entitled "Building Code of New York State," published by the International Code Council, Inc. (publication date November 2019), (2) Uniform Code. The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code adopted pursuant to Article 18 of the New York State Executive Law, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time, (3) The 2020 edition of the publication entitled "Property Maintenance Code of New York State," published by the International Code Council, Inc. (publication date November 2019), (4) The New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code adopted pursuant to Article 11 of the New York State Energy Law, (5) Energy Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. (publication date November 2019), (6) Existing Building Code of New York State. The 2020 edition of the publication entitled "Existing Building Code of New York State," published by the International Code Council, Inc. (publication date November 2019), (7) Fire Code of New York State. The 2020 edition of the publication entitled "Fire Code of New York State," published by the International Code Council, Inc. (publication date November 2019), (8) Fuel Gas Code of New York State. The 2020 edition of the publication entitled "Fuel Gas Code of New York State," published by the International Code Council, Inc. (publication date November 2019), (9) Part 1202. The regulations set forth in 19 NYCRR Part 1202 ("Uniform Code: Administration and Enforcement in Certain Local Governments"), as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time, (10) Part 1203. The regulations set forth in 19 NYCRR Part 1203 ("Uniform Code and the Energy Code: Minimum Standards for Administration and Enforcement"), as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time, (11) Part 1203. Compliant Code Enforcement Program. A code enforcement program that includes the features required by Part 1203 and satisfies the requirements of Part 1203, (12) Part 1204. The regulations set forth in 19 NYCRR Part 1204 ("Uniform Code: Administration and Enforcement by State Agencies"), as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time, (13) Part 1205. The regulations set forth in 19 NYCRR Part 1205 ("Uniform Code: Variance Procedures"), as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 § 185-1 establishes the Town of Sand Lake's foundational policy of preserving and protecting the safe, clean character of the community through property maintenance standards. The provision sets minimum conditions for the upkeep of structures, equipment, and exterior property. To accomplish this, the Town formally adopts a suite of state and model codes—including the 2020 New York State Building, Property Maintenance, Fire, Fuel Gas, and Existing Building Codes, along with several NYCRR regulatory parts governing code administration and enforcement.
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Under Sand Lake, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 185 § 185-1, property owners and managers operating in the Town of Sand Lake are subject to a layered set of adopted codes, including the 2020 editions of the New York State Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, Fire Code, Fuel Gas Code, and Existing Building Code, as well as state regulations under 19 NYCRR Parts 1202–1205. Compliant operators generally ensure that their structures, equipment, and exterior property meet the minimum standards set out across all of these incorporated codes. Staying current with any amendments to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Energy Conservation Construction Code—both of which are adopted as amended from time to time—is a characteristic practice of operators seeking to remain in compliance.
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Section 185-1 of Sand Lake's Code of Ordinances signals that tenants living in the Town of Sand Lake are entitled to housing that meets a broad set of minimum maintenance and safety standards, drawn from multiple adopted state codes including the 2020 Property Maintenance Code of New York State. When conditions in a rental unit or on the exterior property appear to fall below these standards, tenants generally have the option of documenting the conditions and contacting the Town's code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rensselaer County can help residents understand which specific code provisions may apply to a given set of conditions and what local complaint or enforcement pathways are 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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