Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-76
Multiple dwellings; air-conditioning systems
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A. Refrigerants that are highly flammable shall not be used. B. Direct systems using refrigerants that are flammable or toxic shall not be used for air-conditioning purposes. C. Equipment shall be secured so as not to present a hazard.
Albany City Code Chapter 231, Section 231-76 establishes safety standards for air-conditioning systems in multiple dwellings. The rule prohibits the use of highly flammable refrigerants outright, bans direct systems that rely on flammable or toxic refrigerants for air-conditioning purposes, and requires that all equipment be physically secured so it does not pose a hazard to occupants or the building. These requirements apply to the refrigerant types selected and the manner in which equipment is installed and maintained.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings in Albany must ensure that any air-conditioning systems installed or maintained on their properties comply with Section 231-76 of the Albany City Code. Compliant operators typically verify that refrigerants used are neither highly flammable nor, in direct systems, flammable or toxic, and that all equipment is anchored or secured in a way that eliminates physical hazards. Routine inspections of refrigerant type and equipment mounting are practices commonly associated with ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-76 of Albany's Code of Ordinances gives tenants in multiple dwellings the benefit of safety standards governing air-conditioning refrigerants and equipment security. If a tenant believes that air-conditioning equipment in their building uses prohibited refrigerants or is improperly secured and poses a hazard, they may report the concern to the appropriate Albany code enforcement or housing inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can help residents understand how to document conditions and what complaint or inspection processes may be available to them.
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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