Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-10
Fire and Police Departments
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The employees of the Fire Department and the employees of the Police Department of the Village shall make a report, in writing, to the Superintendent of Buildings of all buildings and structures which, in the discharge of their respective duties, are found or may be suspected to be dangerous or substandard buildings within the terms of this chapter. Such reports must be delivered to the Superintendent of Buildings within 24 hours of the discovery of such building by an employee of said Fire Department and/or Police Department.
Under Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-10, both Fire Department and Police Department employees are required to submit written reports to the Superintendent of Buildings whenever they encounter a building or structure that appears dangerous or substandard during the course of their duties. These reports must be delivered within 24 hours of the discovery. The provision creates an inter-departmental reporting obligation designed to ensure that potentially unsafe buildings are promptly flagged for official review.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 128 § 128-10, property owners in Freeport should be aware that both fire and police personnel are obligated to report buildings they find or suspect to be dangerous or substandard to the Superintendent of Buildings. This means a routine fire call or police response to a property can trigger a formal written report and subsequent scrutiny from the building department. Operators who maintain properties in good repair and in compliance with applicable building standards are generally better positioned when such reports are filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-10 of Freeport's Code of Ordinances means that if a firefighter or police officer visits your building and observes conditions that appear dangerous or substandard, they are required to report those conditions in writing to the Superintendent of Buildings within 24 hours. Tenants who believe their building may be unsafe can take note that fire and police personnel serve as an additional channel through which hazardous conditions may be officially documented. Tenants may also explore filing their own complaints directly with the Superintendent of Buildings or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available under this chapter.
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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