Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-27
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A. Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating, cooking, fire-protection and radiation-production equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other mechanical additions, installations or systems for the use of the building shall be installed, located and maintained so that under normal conditions of use such equipment and systems will not be a danger to health or welfare, a danger because of structural defects or a source of ignition, or a radiation hazard, and will not create excessive noise or otherwise become a nuisance. Equipment and systems include, but are not limited to, apparatus, devices, fixtures, piping, pipe hangers, pipe covering, wiring, fittings and materials used as part of, or in connection with, such installations. B. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected against freezing. C. Moving parts of equipment which may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact.
Section 245-27 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline safety standards for a broad range of building systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, elevators, and more. Under this provision, all such systems must be installed, located, and maintained so they do not endanger health or welfare, create structural hazards, pose fire or radiation risks, generate excessive noise, or become a nuisance. Additional requirements address protection of freeze-vulnerable equipment and guarding of moving parts that could cause accidental injury.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-27 generally maintain all mechanical systems—from HVAC and plumbing to elevators and electrical wiring—in a condition that poses no health, fire, structural, or radiation hazard under normal use. Compliant operators also take steps to winterize any equipment susceptible to freeze damage and ensure that exposed moving parts are properly guarded against accidental contact. Routine inspections and documented maintenance records are common practices for demonstrating ongoing compliance with the broad scope of systems covered by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-27 of the Sleepy Hollow Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when building systems such as heating, plumbing, electrical, or elevator equipment are poorly maintained, create hazards, generate excessive noise, or otherwise become a nuisance. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate this provision—such as unguarded moving parts or unprotected pipes that freeze—can document the issue and report it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local ordinances can help residents understand the range of options available, including filing a formal complaint.
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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