Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-43
Annual report of multiple dwelling inspections required
Operative Text
A. The Village Clerk shall notify each owner or operator of any multiple dwelling, not more than once annually, to submit to the Village a written report of inspections certified by persons, corporations or firms qualified to make such inspections as to the freedom from electrical defects, safety and good operating condition of boilers, oil burners, compactors and devices connected therewith and fire and safety equipment contained in or used in connection with said multiple dwelling and its appurtenances, which reports shall specifically state compliance or lack of compliance and in what respects there is any failure to comply with the provisions of this Housing Code, the Building Code and other ordinances, laws and regulations applicable thereto. B. Any failure to submit and file said reports requested within 14 days after request therefor shall have been made shall render the owner or operator of said multiple dwelling failing to comply therewith liable to all the penalties elsewhere provided in this chapter for other violations thereof and failures to comply therewith. The provisions herein set forth shall apply in all respects to reports of inspectors as to elevators and all apparatus used in connection therewith, except that such notice and report shall be rendered and given at least once every six months.
Section 116-43 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances requires that owners or operators of multiple dwellings submit annual written inspection reports to the Village covering electrical systems, boilers, oil burners, compactors, and fire and safety equipment. These reports must be certified by qualified inspectors and must explicitly state whether the dwelling is in compliance with the Housing Code, Building Code, and other applicable regulations. For elevators and related equipment, the reporting cycle is more frequent — at least once every six months rather than annually.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 116-43, compliant operators of multiple dwellings in Thomaston generally maintain a schedule for obtaining certified inspections of electrical systems, boilers, oil burners, compactors, fire and safety equipment, and elevators before the Village Clerk's notification arrives. Once notified, operators have 14 days to submit the written report, so having inspection records readily available helps meet that deadline. Elevator inspections require a separate semi-annual reporting cycle, which operators typically track independently from the annual general inspection report.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-43 establishes a right to live in a multiple dwelling whose owner or operator is required to regularly certify the safety of key building systems — including electrical, heating, fire safety, and elevator equipment — to the Village of Thomaston. If an owner or operator fails to file the required inspection reports within 14 days of the Village Clerk's request, they become subject to the same penalties that apply to other Housing Code violations under this chapter. Tenants who have concerns about whether required inspections are being conducted may contact the Village directly or reach out to a local 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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