Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-6
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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 in conformity with applicable statutes of the State of New York and orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof. Conformity of such work, materials, assemblies or equipment with the applicable requirements of the New York State Building Construction Code shall be prima facie evidence that the same is reasonably safe to persons and property.
Section 157-6 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances establishes that any installation, alteration, or repair work done on residential property — along with the materials and equipment used — must be reasonably safe and must comply with applicable New York State statutes and regulations. The provision also creates a legal presumption: if the work and materials meet the requirements of the New York State Building Construction Code, that compliance serves as prima facie evidence that the work is reasonably safe to persons and property. This means the Building Construction Code functions as a practical benchmark for safety, though it is not necessarily the only standard that applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 157-6, property owners and managers overseeing residential installations, alterations, or repairs in Clarkstown are generally expected to ensure that all work, materials, assemblies, and equipment conform to applicable New York State statutes and regulations. Operators who document compliance with the New York State Building Construction Code establish a strong baseline showing that their work meets the 'reasonably safe' standard referenced in this section. Maintaining records of permits, inspections, and code-compliant materials is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing conformity with § 157-6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-6 gives residential tenants a basis to expect that any installation, alteration, or repair work performed on their premises — and the materials used — will be reasonably safe and consistent with New York State law. If work appears to fall short of that standard, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when pursuing remedies, whether through a local code enforcement complaint, a housing court proceeding, or by consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Clarkstown's ordinances. Understanding what the New York State Building Construction Code requires can help tenants evaluate whether work performed under § 157-6 meets the safety benchmark the provision describes.
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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