Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-34
Fire-protection equipment in multiple dwellings
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A. Fire-alarm systems. Required fire-alarm systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. B. Sprinkler equipment. (1) Required sprinkler equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause minimum interference to effective discharge of water. (2) Valves controlling water supply to sprinklers shall be secure in the open position. (3) Sprinkler heads shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Standpipe systems. (1) Standpipe systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks. (3) Hoses shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration. D. Portable extinguishers. (1) Each oil burner for a boiler, furnace or central hot-water heater shall be provided with an approved hand fire extinguisher or two rounded-bottom pails filled with sand. (2) Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay.
Section 93-34 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes ongoing maintenance standards for fire-protection equipment in multiple dwellings. The rule covers fire-alarm systems, sprinkler equipment (including valve positions and head condition), standpipe systems (including hose readiness and valve integrity), and portable extinguishers. Each category of equipment must be kept in proper operating condition at all times, and specific physical requirements—such as keeping sprinkler valves open, hoses dry and positioned for use, and extinguishers in their designated locations—are spelled out in detail.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to § 93-34 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 generally maintain compliance by establishing routine inspection schedules for all four categories of fire-protection equipment: alarm systems, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers. Compliant operators keep sprinkler control valves secured in the open position, ensure sprinkler heads are free of corrosion and paint, and confirm that standpipe hoses are dry, properly positioned, and free of deterioration. Each oil burner serving a boiler, furnace, or central hot-water heater should be accompanied by an approved hand fire extinguisher or two sand-filled rounded-bottom pails, and all portable extinguishers must remain in their designated locations and ready for immediate use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings in Waverly, N.Y., have an interest in the fire-protection standards set out in § 93-34 of Chapter 93, which require landlords to keep alarm systems, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers in proper operating condition at all times. If a tenant observes equipment that appears non-functional, improperly positioned, corroded, or otherwise out of compliance—such as a missing extinguisher or a standpipe hose that is wet or deteriorated—that condition may constitute a code violation. Tenants can document such conditions, report them to the appropriate local code-enforcement or housing authority in Waverly, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies.
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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