Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-27
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A. Installation, location and maintenance. 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. Protection from freezing. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected against freezing. C. Moving parts to be guarded. Moving parts of equipment which may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact. D. Test reports. Authorized inspection and test forms, available from the inspector, shall be completed and returned to the inspector within 30 days of issuance to the responsible person on the premises. Such equipment includes but is not limited to fire escapes, elevators, dryer vents, smoke alarms (battery and/or electric) and self-closing door hardware. Testing frequency shall be annual. Shorter time periods may be imposed by the inspector for due cause, including observed lack of maintenance.
Section 147-27 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 establishes baseline standards for the installation, placement, and upkeep of building systems—including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, elevators, and fire protection equipment. Under this rule, all such systems must be maintained so they do not endanger health or safety, create structural hazards, pose ignition or radiation risks, or generate excessive noise. The provision also requires that freeze-prone equipment be protected, that moving parts be guarded against accidental contact, and that authorized inspection and test forms for items such as fire escapes, elevators, dryer vents, smoke alarms, and self-closing doors be completed and returned to the inspector within 30 days of issuance, with testing conducted at least annually.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of buildings subject to § 147-27 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances ch. 147 generally keep all mechanical systems—plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, fire protection, and related equipment—in a condition that poses no health, structural, ignition, or noise hazard under normal use. Compliant operators also ensure that freeze-susceptible systems are adequately protected and that all moving parts with hazard potential are properly guarded. When an inspector issues authorized test forms for items such as fire escapes, elevators, dryer vents, smoke alarms, or self-closing door hardware, responsible persons on the premises complete and return those forms within the 30-day window specified by § 147-27(D) and arrange for at least annual testing, or more frequently if directed by the inspector.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-27 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 establishes a right to occupy a building whose mechanical systems—heating, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, elevators, and more—are maintained in a safe, non-hazardous condition. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to violate these standards, such as unguarded moving parts, inadequate freeze protection, or overdue inspections of fire escapes or smoke alarms, may have grounds to raise those conditions as a housing code concern. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local building or housing inspection office, documenting the conditions in writing, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Spring Valley's ordinances.
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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