Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-103.1
Applicability of State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Operative Text
A violation of the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code ( 9 NYCRR, Subtitle S, Chapter I; hereinafter "Uniform Code") shall be a violation of this chapter, punishable as hereinafter set forth.
Albany City Code § 231-103.1 establishes that any violation of New York State's Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code—the statewide set of construction, fire safety, and building maintenance standards—automatically constitutes a violation of Albany's local housing chapter as well. In effect, the two regulatory frameworks are linked, so a single act or condition can trigger enforcement under both state and local law. The penalties that apply are those set out elsewhere in Chapter 231 of the Albany Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code § 231-103.1, property owners and managers who comply with the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (9 NYCRR, Subtitle S, Chapter I) are simultaneously satisfying a core requirement of Albany's local code. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections of their properties to identify and correct any conditions that would fall short of state fire prevention or building standards before a municipal inspection occurs. Because a single deficiency can give rise to both state and local violations, maintaining thorough maintenance records and promptly addressing code-related issues is a common practice among operators in Albany.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code § 231-103.1 means that tenants living in conditions that violate the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code may have recourse under Albany's local housing chapter as well, potentially broadening the remedies available. Tenants who believe their unit has fire safety or building code deficiencies can report those conditions to Albany's code enforcement office, which has authority to act under Chapter 231. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can help residents understand what conditions qualify as violations and what general enforcement paths—such as filing a complaint or raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding—may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 7, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.