Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-25
Prevention of interior fire spread
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A. Floors, walls, ceilings, soffits and other components required to provide a fire-resistive enclosure or separation, and construction required to protect structural members, shall be maintained so that the respective fire-resistance rating of the enclosure, separation or construction is preserved. B. In buildings of mixed occupancy, nonresidential space shall be separated from residential space by fire separations having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour. C. In multiple dwellings, floor construction above a cellar or basement shall have a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour, except that such requirement shall not apply where the cellar or basement is completely protected by an automatic sprinkler system. D. In multiple dwellings, spaces used as carpenter, repair or paint shops and spaces where flammable or combustible materials are stored shall be enclosed by construction having a fire-resistance rating of a least one hour. E. In multiple dwellings, central kitchens shall be separated from central dining rooms by construction having a fire-resistance rating of at least one hour. F. Self-closing devices of exit doors shall be maintained in good operating condition. Only approved-type magnetic hold-open devices connected to fire protection systems may be used to hold open exit doors, except that no devices or objects may be used to hold open exit doors in stairway enclosures at floor landings. G. Vending machines and other equipment or materials shall not be located in lobbies, corridors or passageways if it constitutes a fire hazard or interferes with the exit facilities. H. A garage within or attached to a building containing a residential occupancy shall be separated from the residential portion of the building by construction capable of preventing the passage of fumes and vapors and having a fire-resistance rating as follows: for one- and two-family dwellings, at least 1/2 hour; for multiple dwellings, at least one hour. I. Interior finish in enclosed exits shall have a flame-spread rating of not more than 75. J. Draperies and decorative materials located in enclosed exits or public spaces shall be noncombustible or flame-resistant.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-25 establishes requirements for maintaining fire-resistive construction throughout residential and mixed-use buildings to slow or prevent the spread of fire between spaces. The rule covers a wide range of building elements — including floors, walls, ceilings, exit doors, garages, and interior finishes — each subject to specific fire-resistance ratings or material standards. Buildings with mixed occupancies, multiple dwellings, and attached garages face particular separation requirements, while exit corridors must meet flame-spread limits for finishes and furnishings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 168-25 generally keep fire-rated assemblies — floors, walls, ceilings, and soffits — intact and uncompromised, since any penetration or deterioration can reduce the rated protection. Compliant operators ensure that self-closing devices on exit doors function properly, that no unapproved hold-open devices are used (especially in stairway enclosures), and that lobbies and corridors remain free of vending machines or materials that could obstruct egress or create a fire hazard. In mixed-occupancy or multiple-dwelling buildings, operators verify that required one-hour separations between residential and nonresidential spaces, garages, basements, and specialty rooms such as paint or repair shops are maintained and documented.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 168-25, tenants in Glen Cove multiple dwellings have an interest in knowing that their building's fire-resistive construction — including basement floor assemblies, garage separations, and exit door hardware — is required by local code to meet specific protective standards. If a tenant observes conditions such as damaged fire-rated walls, propped-open stairway exit doors, or blocked corridors, those observations may be relevant to a housing or fire code complaint filed with the appropriate local enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help residents understand how fire code violations under provisions like § 168-25 may relate to habitability rights or other remedies available under New York law.
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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