Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-32
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
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A. Fire alarm system. Required fire alarm systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause minimum interference to effective discharge of water. 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 the water supply to sprinklers shall be secure in the open position. (3) Sprinkler head 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 in proper operating condition at all times. (3) Hose 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 148-32 of Brewster, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances requires that all fire protection systems in multiple dwellings — including fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers — be kept in continuous working order. Sprinkler valves must remain open, sprinkler heads must be free of corrosion and paint, and hoses must be dry, properly positioned, and undeteriorated. Storage of materials must not obstruct water discharge, and oil burners must be accompanied by an approved hand extinguisher or sand pails.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to § 148-32 generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers are all fully operational at all times. Compliant operators keep sprinkler valves secured in the open position, ensure sprinkler heads are clean and unpainted, and verify that standpipe hoses are dry, properly positioned, and free of deterioration. Storage practices in the building are managed so that materials never impede water discharge, and each oil burner is equipped with an approved hand extinguisher or two sand-filled pails as required under § 148-32.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 148-32 establishes that tenants in Brewster multiple dwellings have a right to live in a building where fire protection systems — alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and extinguishers — are maintained in proper working condition at all times. If a tenant observes non-functioning equipment, corroded or painted-over sprinkler heads, improperly stored materials blocking water discharge, or missing extinguishers near oil burners, these may constitute violations of § 148-32. Tenants can report such conditions to the local code enforcement or building department, 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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