Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-9
Fire safety 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 are 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. G. No owner, operator or occupant shall furnish or use any cooking equipment which does not comply with this chapter. 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 liquids 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 Gloversville.
Section 170-9 of Gloversville's Code of Ordinances establishes a broad set of fire safety and cooking equipment standards for dwelling and rooming units. The provision prohibits locating residential units near establishments that store or handle flammable liquids dangerously, requires clear and unobstructed egress paths at all times, and sets rules for the safe installation, construction, and maintenance of cooking and heating equipment. It also restricts how fuels may be stored on residential premises, banning certain flammable fuels inside habitable structures unless the Gloversville Fire Department has specifically approved the storage method.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Gloversville should be familiar with ch. 170 § 170-9, which covers a wide range of fire safety obligations. Compliant operators generally keep all hallways, stairways, corridors, and fire escape routes clear at all times, ensure that all cooking and heating equipment is properly installed and connected to appropriate chimneys, flues, or supply lines, and avoid storing fuel oil, gasoline, or highly flammable materials inside habitable structures without Fire Department approval. Operators of multifamily dwellings and rooming houses also take care to prohibit closets or storage beneath stairways and to ensure that exit paths lead directly to a public thoroughfare without passing through another dwelling unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Gloversville Code ch. 170 § 170-9, tenants have a right to live in units with safe, unobstructed means of egress, properly maintained cooking and heating equipment, and premises free from dangerous fuel storage practices. If egress routes are blocked, equipment appears unsafe, or flammable materials are stored improperly, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting concerns to the appropriate Gloversville municipal or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available, including raising code violations as part of a housing complaint process.
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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