Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-33
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
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A. Fire alarm systems. Required fire alarm systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. B. Sprinkler equipment. (1) Required sprinkler equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause minimum interference to the effective discharge of water. (2) Valves controlling water supply to sprinklers shall be secure in the open position. (3) Sprinkler heads shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Standpipe systems. (1) Standpipe systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks. (3) Hoses shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration. D. Portable extinguishers. (1) Each oil burner for boilers, furnaces or central hot-water heaters shall be provided with an approved hand fire extinguisher or two rounded-bottom pails filled with sand. (2) Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay.
Section 178-33 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes ongoing maintenance standards for fire protection equipment in multiple dwellings. Required fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers must all be kept in proper working order at all times. Specific requirements address details such as keeping sprinkler heads free of corrosion and paint, ensuring standpipe hoses are dry and ready for use, and positioning portable extinguishers in their designated locations so they can be used without delay.
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Operators of multiple dwellings in Hornell are generally expected to implement routine inspection and maintenance programs that keep every system covered by § 178-33 in continuous working order. This includes verifying that sprinkler valves remain open and secured, that standpipe hoses are properly stored and free of deterioration, and that hand fire extinguishers or sand pails are present at each oil burner for boilers, furnaces, or central hot-water heaters. Compliant operators also ensure that stored materials near sprinkler systems do not obstruct water discharge, and that all equipment is accessible and ready for immediate use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multiple dwellings in Hornell have an interest in knowing that § 178-33 requires landlords to maintain fire alarm systems, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers in proper operating condition at all times. If fire protection equipment appears to be missing, damaged, obstructed, or otherwise out of compliance, tenants may report concerns to the City of Hornell's code enforcement office, which is responsible for overseeing compliance with Chapter 178. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available under local housing code.
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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