Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-111
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(a) The division of code enforcement of the department of community development of the city of Syracuse, New York, is hereby designated to administer and secure compliance with this Code. (b) The division shall be under the direction and charge of the director who may designate as his representative such assistants and inspectors as may be necessary to carry out effectively the powers and duties of the division. (c) Violations of the provisions of this Code which are specifically covered by or within the scope of the fire prevention code shall be referred to the chief of the department of fire or his designated representative, and violations of such provisions of this Code which are specifically covered by or within the scope of any applicable sanitary code and/or the public health laws of the State of New York, shall be referred to the commissioner of health or his designated representative. These referrals shall be for the following purposes: (1) To make inspections of said referred alleged violations and report in writing the results thereof to the director. (2) At the time of submitting such report, the chief of the department of fire or commissioner of health of the Onondaga County health department or their designated representatives making the report shall inform the director in writing that: a. The violations contained in the report will be processed under and compliance secured in accordance with the provisions of said fire prevention code or said sanitary code and/or public health laws; or b. The violations contained in the report may be processed under and compliance secured in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and the inspector making such inspection as contained in the report shall cooperate with the director to obtain compliance. The items for violation contained in the report shall be included in any notice or order issued by the director and in all legal proceedings pertaining thereto.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-111 establishes which city body is responsible for enforcing the local housing and property maintenance code. The Division of Code Enforcement within the Department of Community Development is designated as the primary administrator, led by a director who may appoint assistants and inspectors. When a potential violation also falls under fire prevention or public health laws, the provision requires coordination with the Fire Department or the Onondaga County Health Department, ensuring the appropriate agency handles or jointly processes the matter.
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Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 8 § 27-111, property owners and managers can expect that code compliance matters are handled primarily by the Division of Code Enforcement, whose director and designated inspectors carry out inspections and issue notices or orders. When a property issue touches on fire safety or sanitary and public health standards, operators should be aware that the Fire Department or Health Department may also be involved and that their findings can be incorporated into any official notice or legal proceeding. Compliant operators generally maintain records of all correspondence with these agencies and respond to written notices from the director in a timely manner.
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. 8 § 27-111 means that tenants who believe their housing has code violations have a designated point of contact: the Division of Code Enforcement, which is empowered to inspect properties and pursue compliance. If a concern involves fire hazards or public health conditions, the provision also routes those issues to the Fire Department or the Onondaga County Health Department, so tenants may find that more than one agency is involved in addressing a complaint. Tenants can explore filing a complaint directly with the Division of Code Enforcement or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand which agency is best positioned to address a specific type of violation.
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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