Canandaigua, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 748 § 748-5
Applicability of New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
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The use of residential premises as provided for in this chapter, including installations, alterations, and repairs to residential premises, and materials, assemblies, and equipment utilized in connection therewith, shall be reasonably safe to persons and property, and shall be in conformity with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and its subparts, as amended, and incorporated by reference hereby (the "Uniform Code").
Section 748-5 of Canandaigua's Code of Ordinances establishes that all residential premises covered by Chapter 748 must meet the safety standards set by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code"). This applies not only to the general use of the property but also to any installations, alterations, repairs, materials, assemblies, and equipment associated with it. The provision incorporates the Uniform Code by reference, meaning updates and amendments to the state code automatically become part of the local requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 748-5, property owners and managers in Canandaigua are generally expected to ensure that residential premises—including any work involving installations, alterations, or repairs—conform to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Compliant operators typically keep up with amendments to the Uniform Code, use code-approved materials and equipment, and ensure that all work performed on the property meets the "reasonably safe" standard the provision establishes. Maintaining documentation of permits, inspections, and contractor qualifications is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 748-5 gives tenants in Canandaigua a basis to expect that their residential premises, along with any installations, alterations, or repairs made to them, meet the safety standards of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. If conditions in a rental unit appear to fall short of those standards—such as unsafe electrical work, structural alterations, or non-compliant equipment—tenants may have grounds to raise a code-compliance concern with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general enforcement paths, such as filing a complaint with the relevant municipal office, 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.
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