Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-66
Service openings
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A. Accessibility. Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. B. Signs. Durable signs with plainly legible letters prohibiting disposal of highly flammable substances in incinerators shall be provided near service openings.
Section 147-66 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances establishes two requirements for incinerator service openings in buildings. First, these openings must be easy for building occupants to reach and use. Second, durable, clearly readable signs must be posted near the openings warning that highly flammable substances must not be disposed of in the incinerators.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 147-66, property owners and managers are generally expected to keep incinerator service openings unobstructed and reachable by all building occupants at all times. Compliant operators also install and maintain durable signage near each service opening with legible text prohibiting the disposal of highly flammable materials. Regularly inspecting both the accessibility of the openings and the condition of the posted signs is a practice consistent with meeting this provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-66 gives building occupants the right to accessible incinerator service openings and the protection of clearly posted warnings about flammable materials. If service openings are blocked or signs are missing or illegible, tenants may raise these conditions as potential code violations with the relevant local housing or code enforcement authority in Spring Valley. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a building does not appear to meet these standards.
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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