Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 258-1
Fire escapes required
Operative Text
It shall be the duty of every owner of every building of three stories or more in height occupied for dwelling purposes, and the owners of every building occupied as a hospital, factory, hotel, theater, opera house, or music hall or other place of amusement, assembly hall, church, literary or charitable institution of more than two stories in height, to erect suitable metal fire escapes connected with all stories above the second story to afford easy and convenient access to the ground on the outside of the building in question.
Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 258 § 258-1 requires that certain buildings be equipped with metal fire escapes connecting all floors above the second story to ground level on the building's exterior. The rule applies to residential buildings of three or more stories, as well as to hospitals, factories, hotels, theaters, and similar assembly or institutional buildings exceeding two stories. The fire escapes must provide easy and convenient outside access to the ground for occupants of those upper floors.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 258 § 258-1 of the Island Park Code of Ordinances, owners of qualifying multi-story residential and public-assembly buildings are generally expected to install and maintain suitable metal fire escapes that connect every floor above the second story to the ground on the building's exterior. Compliant operators typically ensure these structures are present before occupancy and keep them in a condition that allows easy, unobstructed egress. Owners of three-or-more-story dwellings, as well as owners of hotels, theaters, churches, and similar institutions exceeding two stories, fall within the scope of this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 258-1 of the Island Park Code of Ordinances gives occupants of covered buildings a basis to expect that metal fire escapes providing exterior ground-level access are present above the second floor. If a qualifying building appears to lack these required fire escapes, tenants may consider reporting the condition to the local building or fire code enforcement office in Island Park. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a building does not appear to meet this structural safety requirement.
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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