Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-50
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with an approved means of transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-50 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. These vertical transportation systems must be kept free of physical and fire hazards, properly labeled with rated capacity, equipped with emergency signaling devices, and kept clear of refuse, excess oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials. Flammable liquids are prohibited from machine rooms, and no one may disable required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings in Watervliet are generally expected to maintain elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in full compliance with ch. 175 § 175-50, which covers everything from hazard-free conditions to proper signage showing rated capacity. Compliant operators typically schedule regular inspections, keep hoistways, pits, and machine rooms clean and uncluttered, and ensure that emergency signaling devices remain functional. Machine rooms are kept free of flammable liquids and materials unrelated to elevator or dumbwaiter maintenance, and safety devices are never rendered inoperative outside of authorized testing or maintenance windows.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-50, tenants in multiple dwellings have an interest in elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators that are safe, properly labeled, and equipped with working emergency signals. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as missing capacity signs, blocked hoistways, or disabled safety devices—they may consider documenting the issue and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when building equipment appears to fall short of the standards set by § 175-50.
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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