Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-36
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means of transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease 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. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Section 122-36 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these systems be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be functional. It also prohibits disabling required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance, and mandates that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms be kept clean and free of unnecessary materials or flammable liquids.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings with elevators, dumbwaiters, or escalators under § 122-36 generally maintain these systems through regular inspections and prompt remediation of any identified hazards. Compliant operators ensure that capacity signs are durably posted in conspicuous locations on each car and that emergency signaling devices remain in working order at all times. Machine rooms are kept free of oil, grease, flammable liquids, and extraneous stored materials, and hoistways and pits are cleared of refuse as part of routine maintenance protocols.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 122-36 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances, tenants in multiple dwellings have a right to elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators that are maintained free of physical and fire hazards, with functioning emergency signals and clearly posted capacity ratings. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as disabled safety devices, accumulation of refuse in hoistways, or missing capacity signs—they may report the concern to the appropriate local code enforcement or building inspection authority in Highland Falls. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how to document conditions and what remedies may be available under local housing codes.
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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