Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-41
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators shall be designed, installed, and maintained to safely sustain the loads to which they are subject, to operate properly, and to be free of physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs, in conspicuous locations within such cars, on which the rated capacity, in pounds, is stated. Signs in passenger elevators shall also state the total number of passengers permitted, determined by dividing the rated capacity by 150. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency, in accordance with generally accepted standards. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of rubbish or other debris. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease, including oily and greasy clothes, rags, and other such materials, 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. Safety devices and electrical protective devices shall be operative at all times, except during tests, inspections, or repairs.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-41 establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. These conveyances must be structurally sound, properly operated, and free of fire and physical hazards, with required capacity signage and emergency signaling systems. Supporting spaces such as hoistways, pits, and machine rooms must be kept clean and free of debris, flammable materials, and unnecessary stored items, and all safety and electrical protective devices must remain operational at all times outside of testing or repair periods.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-41, compliant property operators keep all elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator equipment in safe working order and ensure that capacity signs—including pound ratings and passenger limits—are durably posted inside each car. Machine rooms are kept free of oil, grease, flammable liquids, and unrelated stored materials, while hoistways and pits are cleared of rubbish and debris on a regular basis. Safety and electrical protective devices are kept fully operational at all times, with any downtime limited strictly to scheduled tests, inspections, or active repairs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-41 gives residents of multiple dwellings the right to expect that elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators are safely maintained, properly signed, and equipped with working emergency signals. If a tenant observes missing capacity signs, inoperative safety devices, debris in hoistways, or fire hazards in machine rooms, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can document such conditions and report them to the local code enforcement or building inspection office, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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