Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-23
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A. It is the purpose of this article to provide for firesafety regulations in all multiple residences and rental duplexes within the City of Glens Falls to benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City and, in particular, to impose firesafety regulations upon older multiple residences and rental duplexes which are not subject to the firesafety regulations applicable to new construction or reconstruction. B. It is the further purpose of this article to apply such firesafety regulations as are set forth herein to multiple residences and rental duplexes and not to certain other buildings within the City, set forth in § 128-24 , which provide housing for significant numbers of people by virtue of the fact that the exceptions set forth in § 128-24 are deemed to comply with various other applicable fire regulations and that the applicability of this article is not necessary in regard to such structures to achieve the purposes of this article.
Section 128-23 of the Glens Falls Code of Ordinances establishes the intent behind the city's fire safety rules for multiple residences and rental duplexes. The article is specifically designed to fill a regulatory gap by extending fire safety requirements to older buildings that were built before modern construction codes applied to them. Certain buildings listed in § 128-24 are carved out of these requirements because they are already considered compliant with other applicable fire regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128-23, operators of multiple residences and rental duplexes in Glens Falls — particularly older properties not governed by new-construction fire codes — are subject to the fire safety standards established in this article. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 128 to understand which requirements apply to their specific property type and whether any exemptions under § 128-24 are relevant. Staying current with the city's fire safety obligations helps ensure that properties meet the health, safety, and general welfare standards the article is designed to protect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-23 signals that Glens Falls has affirmatively extended fire safety protections to residents of older multiple residences and rental duplexes that might otherwise fall outside modern construction-code requirements. Tenants living in such buildings can look to this article as the basis for fire safety standards their landlord is expected to meet, and may raise concerns about non-compliance with the appropriate city authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand how the protections under Chapter 128 apply to their building.
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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