Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-10
Firesafety and cooking equipment
Operative Text
A. No dwelling unit or rooming unit shall be located within a building containing any establishment handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids in any manner which constitutes a danger to the lives of the occupants. B. Every dwelling unit and every rooming unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level. C. Every hallway, stairway, corridor, exit, fire-escape door and other means of egress shall be kept clear at all times. D. Storage rooms and storage lockers shall not be used for storage of junk, rubbish or waste. E. Closets or storage beneath stairways is prohibited in any multifamily dwelling or any rooming house. F. Exit facilities from dwellings or dwelling units shall lead to a public thoroughfare either directly or through a court or yard, and passage to such exits shall not lead through any other dwelling or dwelling unit. In multiple dwellings, approved exits shall be provided. G. No owner, operator or occupant shall furnish or use any cooking equipment which does not comply with this code. H. Every piece of cooking equipment shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in sound working condition. I. Portable cooking equipment employing gasoline as fuel for cooking is prohibited. J. All heating, cooking and water-heating equipment burning solid fuels shall be rigidly connected to a chimney or flue, and such heating equipment burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be rigidly connected to a supply line and, where required, to a chimney, flue or vent. K. Heating equipment shall be installed in a manner which will avoid the dangerous concentration of fumes and gases. Unvented portable space heaters burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be prohibited. Heating equipment shall not be forced to operate beyond the safe capacity for which it was designed. L. All fuels stored on the premises for the operation of heat-producing equipment shall be stored in a safe manner. M. Fuels shall be stored in accordance with generally accepted practice and in a manner which will minimize the danger of fire. No fuel oil, gasoline or highly flammable fuel shall be stored within any structure used for human habitation except in a manner approved by the Fire Department of the City of Glens Falls.
Section 128-10 of the Glens Falls Code of Ordinances establishes a broad set of fire safety and cooking equipment standards for dwelling and rooming units. The provision prohibits conditions that create fire or egress hazards, including blocked exits, improper fuel storage, and non-compliant cooking or heating equipment. It also bans specific high-risk practices such as using gasoline-fueled portable cooking equipment, operating unvented portable space heaters burning liquid or gaseous fuels, and storing flammable fuels inside habitable structures without Fire Department approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 128-10 of the Glens Falls Code generally maintain clear and unobstructed hallways, stairways, and all means of egress at all times, and ensure that no storage of junk, rubbish, or waste occurs in storage rooms or beneath stairways in multifamily or rooming-house settings. Compliant operators verify that all cooking and heating equipment is properly installed, connected to appropriate chimneys, flues, or supply lines, and kept in sound working condition. They also ensure that any fuel stored on the premises is kept in a manner approved by the Glens Falls Fire Department and that no prohibited equipment—such as gasoline-fueled portable cookers or unvented portable space heaters—is furnished or used on the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 128-10 of the Glens Falls Code of Ordinances, occupants have a right to live in a building where exits are unobstructed, cooking and heating equipment is safe and properly installed, and flammable materials are stored in an approved manner. Tenants who observe blocked exits, prohibited equipment, or unsafe fuel storage may report these conditions to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Glens Falls. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how documented violations under this section may be relevant to habitability concerns or other housing matters.
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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