Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-25
Prevention of interior fire spread
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A. Floors, wails, ceilings, soffits, and other components required to provide a fire-resistive enclosure or separation, and construction required to protect structural members, shall be maintained so that the respective fire-resistance rating of the enclosure, separation, or construction is preserved. B. In buildings of mixed-occupancy, nonresidential space shall be separated from residential space by fire separations having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour. C. In multiple dwellings, spaces used as carpenter, repair, or paint shops, and spaces where flammable or combustible materials are stored, shall be enclosed by construction having a fire-resistance rating of a least one hour. D. In multiple dwellings, central kitchens shall be separated from central dining rooms by construction having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour. E. Self-closing devices of exit doors shall be maintained in good operating condition. Only approved-type magnetic hold-open devices connected to fire-protection systems may be used to hold open exit doors, except that no devices or objects may be used to hold open exit doors in stairway enclosures at floor landings. F. Vending machines and other equipment or materials shall not be located in lobbies, corridors, or passageways if it constitutes a fire hazard or interferes with the exit facilities. G. A garage within, or attached to, a building containing a residential occupancy shall be separated from the residential portion of the building by construction capable of preventing the passage of fumes and vapors and having a fire-resistance rating as follows: for one- and two-family dwellings, at least 1/2 hour; for multiple dwellings, at least one hour. H. Interior finish in enclosed exits shall have a flame spread rating of not more than 75. I. Draperies and decorative materials located in enclosed exits or public spaces shall be noncombustible or flame-resistant.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-25 establishes requirements for preventing the spread of fire within buildings. It mandates that fire-resistive walls, floors, ceilings, and other structural components be kept in a condition that preserves their rated fire-resistance, and sets specific minimum ratings for separations between residential and nonresidential spaces, garages, workshops, and central kitchens. The provision also governs exit doors, interior finishes, and the placement of vending machines or decorative materials that could obstruct or accelerate fire spread.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential and mixed-use properties in Auburn should regularly inspect all fire-rated assemblies—walls, ceilings, floors, and soffits—to confirm they remain intact and uncompromised, as required by ch. 182 § 182-25. Compliant operators ensure that garages, repair shops, paint shops, and flammable-storage areas are enclosed with construction meeting the applicable one-hour (or half-hour, for one- and two-family dwellings) fire-resistance ratings, and that self-closing exit door devices function properly. Interior finishes in enclosed exits are kept to a flame-spread rating of no more than 75, and draperies or decorative materials in public spaces are verified to be noncombustible or flame-resistant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-25, tenants in residential buildings have an interest in knowing that fire-rated separations, exit doors, and interior finishes are properly maintained by the building's owner or manager. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to compromise fire safety—such as damaged fire-rated walls, propped-open stairway exit doors, or combustible materials blocking corridors—those concerns can generally be reported to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how documented fire-code violations might be relevant to habitability standards or other remedies available under local law.
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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