Syracuse Revised General Ordinances Chapter 27 — Property Conservation Code
Syracuse Property Conservation Code: habitability standards for residential buildings, structural requirements, equipment requirements, property maintenance, and administrative enforcement. Codified through Supp. 41 (September 30, 2024).
Provisions (147)
§ 27-151
Prohibition against the exploration for or extraction of natural gas
§ 27-152
Prohibition against the storage, treatment and disposal of natural gas extraction wastes
§ 27-153
Prohibition against pollution
§ 27-154
Enforcement
§ 27-155
Effective date and DEC permit holders
§ 27-156
Severability
§ 27-157
Purpose
§ 27-158
Applicability
§ 27-159
Definitions
§ 27-160
Applicability to new construction
§ 27-161
Design requirements
§ 27-162
Purpose
§ 27-163
Definitions
§ 27-164
Certificate of use required
§ 27-165
Application
§ 27-166
Inspections and investigations
§ 27-167
Issuance of certificates of use and conditional certificates of use
§ 27-168
Operation of businesses
§ 27-169
Fees
§ 27-170
Expiration of the certificate
§ 27-171
Renewal of the certificate
§ 27-172
Transfer of the certificate
§ 27-173
Failure to apply for certificate of use
§ 27-174
Operation of business
§ 27-175
Suspension or revocation of certificate of use
§ 27-176
Failure to maintain good order at the business location
§ 27-177
Notice to owners relative to accumulated points
§ 27-178
Promulgation of policies and procedures
§ 27-179
Severability
§ 27-180
Access to premises for inspections
§ 27-181
Annual report to the common council
§ 27-182
Penalties—Criminal and civil
§ 27-183
Enforcement
§ 27-184
Purpose
§ 27-185
Definitions
§ 27-186
Jurisdiction
§ 27-187
Director
§ 27-188
Administrative law judges
§ 27-189
Powers and duties of the bureau
§ 27-190
Commencement of proceedings; default judgments
§ 27-191
Penalties
§ 27-192
Methods of pleading; payment of penalties
§ 27-193
Schedule of fines and penalties
§ 27-194
Hearings
§ 27-195
Decisions and judgments
§ 27-196
Appeals
§ 27-197
Annual budget
§ 27-198
Severability
§ 27-11
Owner responsibilities
§ 27-12
Responsibilities of rooming and lodging house operators
§ 27-13
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 27-14
Discontinuance of utilities
§ 27-15
Certificate of compliance
§ 27-16
Certificate of adequacy
§ 27-17
Parking garages
§ 27-19
Certificate required for occupancy
§ 27-21
General requirements
§ 27-22
Maximum occupancy
§ 27-23
Prohibited uses
§ 27-24
Habitable space
§ 27-25
Public space
§ 27-26
Non-habitable space
§ 27-27
Food preparation
§ 27-28
Process ventilation
§ 27-29
Access and vertical travel between stories
§ 27-30
Exits
§ 27-31
General requirements
§ 27-32
Exterior protection
§ 27-33
Interior protection
§ 27-41
Means of egress
§ 27-42
Fire resistance ratings
§ 27-43
Fire protection systems
§ 27-44
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 27-45
Prevention of fire spread
§ 27-46
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 27-47
Fireplaces
§ 27-48
Outdoor fires
§ 27-51
General requirements
§ 27-52
Plumbing
§ 27-53
Fuel gas
§ 27-54
Heating
§ 27-55
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 27-56
Incinerators
§ 27-57
Electrical
§ 27-58
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 27-59
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in one-family and two-family dwellings
§ 27-60
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in multiple dwellings and non-residential buildings
§ 27-61
Fuel oil
§ 27-62
Elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairs
§ 27-63
Refrigerators, discarded
§ 27-64
Protection of safety devices
§ 27-65
Locking device at entrances
§ 27-66
Balcony guards
§ 27-71
General requirements
§ 27-72
Open areas
§ 27-73
Buildings and structures
§ 27-74
Infestation and screening
§ 27-75
Solid waste
§ 27-76
Animals and pets
§ 27-77
Lead paint
§ 27
113.1. - Issuance of certificate of compliance/adequacy
§ 27-111
Administrative agency
§ 27-112
Powers and duties
§ 27-113
Inspection of premises
§ 27-114
Notices and orders; service; extension of time
§ 27-115
Designation and vacation of unfit premises
§ 27-116
Vacant properties; demolition
§ 27-117
Division to make repairs or demolish
§ 27-118
Power to act in emergencies
§ 27-119
Administrative liability
§ 27-120
Penalties
§ 27-121
Receivership
§ 27-122
Duties of legal officer
§ 27-123
Judicial review
§ 27-124
Unconstitutionality or invalidity in part
§ 27-125
Security deposits
§ 27-126
Retaliatory evictions
§ 27-127
Fees for certain inspections
§ 27-130
Rental registry established
§ 27-131
Rental registry certificate required
§ 27-132
Application and processing fee
§ 27-133
Registration
§ 27-134
Registration application
§ 27-135
Registration application requirements for entities
§ 27-136
Rental registry card not transferable
§ 27-137
Conversion to vacant registry
§ 27-138
Severability
§ 27-139
Posting of a rental registry certificate
§ 27-140
Affidavit of compliance
§ 27-141
Rental registry inspection warrants
§ 27-142
Notice of intent to conduct a rental registry inspection for premises that are occupied
§ 27-143
Rental registry inspection warrant application with prior notice of intent
§ 27-144
Applications for rental registry inspection warrants
§ 27-145
Execution of a rental registry inspection warrant
§ 27-146
Unlawful actions
§ 27-147
Collection of rents
§ 27-148
Conditional rental registry certificate
§ 27-1
Title
§ 27-10
Definitions
§ 27-2
Purpose
§ 27-3
Scope
§ 27-4
Interpretations, procedural rules and forms
§ 27-5
Application and availability of remedies
§ 27-6
Reference to New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and other laws
§ 27-7
Partial invalidity
§ 27-8
Workmanship
§ 27-9