Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-35
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
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A. Fire alarm systems. Required fire alarm systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. 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 water supply to sprinklers shall be secured in the open position. (3) Sprinkler heads 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 tight against leaks. (3) Hose shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration. D. Portable extinguishers. (1) Each oil burner for 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 157-35 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances requires that multiple dwellings keep all fire protection systems—including fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers—in continuous, proper working order. Sprinkler valves must remain open and heads must be free of corrosion and paint, standpipe hoses must be dry and ready for use, and stored materials must not block sprinkler discharge. Each oil-burning boiler, furnace, or central hot water heater must be equipped with either an approved hand fire extinguisher or two sand-filled pails.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to ch. 157 § 157-35 are generally expected to conduct routine inspections of all fire alarm systems, sprinkler heads, standpipe hoses, and portable extinguishers to confirm each is in proper operating condition at all times. Compliant operators keep sprinkler control valves secured in the open position, ensure sprinkler heads are free of corrosion and paint, and verify that standpipe hoses are dry, properly positioned, and free of deterioration. Storage areas near sprinkler systems are arranged so that materials do not interfere with effective water discharge, and each oil-burning appliance is paired with an approved hand extinguisher or two sand-filled pails as required by § 157-35(D).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings in Clarkstown are protected by § 157-35, which requires landlords to maintain fire alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers in continuous working order. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as painted-over sprinkler heads, missing extinguishers near oil burners, or deteriorated standpipe hoses—they may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or building inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarkstown's housing code can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under ch. 157 § 157-35.
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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