Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-27
Fire extinguishers
Operative Text
A. Within three months of the effective date of this article, at least one fire extinguisher per 50 feet or portion thereof of hallway space shall be placed and maintained in an operable condition at all times in each hallway on each floor or each multiple residence. Said fire extinguisher(s) shall be located so as to provide the quickest possible access to all dwelling units on that floor. B. If no cooking equipment or facilities are located on a floor of a multiple residence, the fire extinguisher(s) on that floor provided for in Subsection A of this section shall be at least Type 2A-rated fire extinguishers. If any cooking equipment or facilities are located on a floor of a multiple residence, the fire extinguisher(s) on that floor provided for in Subsection A of this section shall be at least Type 5BC-rated fire extinguishers. C. Each fire extinguisher shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the most recent standards published by the National Fire Prevention Association.
Section 128-27 of the Glens Falls Code of Ordinances requires that multiple-residence buildings maintain at least one fire extinguisher for every 50 feet (or partial 50-foot segment) of hallway on each floor, positioned to give the fastest possible access to all units on that floor. The required extinguisher type depends on whether cooking equipment is present on that floor: floors without cooking facilities must have at least Type 2A-rated extinguishers, while floors with any cooking equipment must have at least Type 5BC-rated extinguishers. All extinguishers must be kept in operable condition at all times and installed and maintained according to both manufacturer recommendations and the most current National Fire Protection Association standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple-residence buildings in Glens Falls should ensure compliance with § 128-27 by auditing each floor's hallway footage and confirming that the correct number of extinguishers is in place — one per 50 feet or fraction thereof. Compliant operators identify whether any cooking equipment exists on each floor and stock the appropriate extinguisher rating accordingly: Type 2A where no cooking occurs, and Type 5BC where any cooking facilities are present. Routine maintenance records, including inspection logs aligned with manufacturer guidelines and current NFPA standards, are typically kept to demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 128-27.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 128-27 of the Glens Falls Code of Ordinances, tenants in multiple-residence buildings have a right to hallways that are equipped with properly rated, operable fire extinguishers at all times. If extinguishers appear to be missing, damaged, improperly rated for the floor's cooking situation, or poorly positioned for quick access, this may represent a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Glens Falls. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what reporting options are available under § 128-27.
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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