Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-41
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be designed, installed and maintained to safely sustain the loads to which they are subject, to operate properly and to be free of physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations within such cars, on which the rated capacity, in pounds, is stated. Signs in passenger elevators shall also state the total number of passengers permitted, determined by dividing the rated capacity by 150. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency in accordance with generally accepted standards. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of rubbish or other debris. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease, including oily and greasy clothes, rags and other such materials, and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. Safety devices and electrical protective devices shall be operative at all times, except during tests, inspections or repairs.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-41 establishes comprehensive safety standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these conveyances be properly designed, installed, and maintained to handle their rated loads safely and remain free of physical and fire hazards. Supporting requirements cover posted capacity signage, emergency signaling systems, clean hoistways and pits, uncluttered machine rooms free of flammable materials, and continuously operative safety and electrical protective devices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-41 generally maintain a documented routine inspection and maintenance program for all elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators on the premises. Compliant operators ensure that capacity signs—stating rated load in pounds and, for passenger elevators, the maximum number of riders—are durable, legible, and posted conspicuously inside each car. They also keep hoistways, pits, and machine rooms clear of debris, oily materials, and flammable liquids, and confirm that emergency signaling and all safety devices remain fully operational except during authorized tests or repairs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Glen Cove multiple dwellings are entitled to elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators that meet the safety and maintenance standards set out in ch. 168 § 168-41, including working emergency signals and properly posted capacity signs. If a tenant observes conditions such as missing or damaged capacity signs, debris in hoistways, or inoperative safety devices, those observations may form the basis of a complaint to the appropriate local housing or building code enforcement authority in Glen Cove. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what documentation to gather and which enforcement channels are available under this provision.
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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