Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-62
Elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairs
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(a) Elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairs shall be inspected and maintained in accord with the applicable provisions of the safety code for elevators and escalators for the city of Syracuse and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. (b) All multiple dwellings which are two (2) stories or more in height constructed specifically for senior citizens after the adoption of this section shall be equipped with elevators to permit access from the ground floor to the upper floors of such dwellings. (c) In buildings provided with elevators, warning signs shall be provided, and located at elevator landings, advising occupants to use stairways during a fire emergency. (d) Elevator hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of rubbish or other debris. (e) Elevator machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease, including oily and greasy clothes, rags and other combustible materials, and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for maintenance of elevator equipment. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in machine rooms.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-62 establishes a set of requirements governing elevators, dumbwaiters, and moving stairs in residential buildings. Mechanical conveyances must be regularly inspected and kept in compliance with both city and New York State safety codes, while elevator hoistways, pits, and machine rooms must be kept clean and free of debris, flammable liquids, and unnecessary stored materials. New multi-story dwellings built specifically for senior citizens must include elevator access, and buildings with elevators must post fire-emergency warning signs directing occupants to stairways at elevator landings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-62, compliant property operators schedule routine inspections of all elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in accordance with the applicable city and New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code standards. Operators keep hoistways, pits, and machine rooms clear of rubbish, oily materials, flammable liquids, and any items not needed for elevator maintenance. They also ensure that fire-emergency warning signs directing occupants to stairways are posted and visible at every elevator landing, and that any newly constructed senior-citizen multi-dwelling of two or more stories includes elevator access from the ground floor.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-62 gives residents of multi-dwelling buildings the right to expect that elevators and related equipment are properly inspected, maintained, and kept free of hazardous conditions such as debris or flammable materials. Tenants in buildings designed for senior citizens that are two or more stories tall and built after this section's adoption are entitled to elevator access between floors. If these conditions are not being met, residents may consider reporting concerns to the local code enforcement or housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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