Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-38
Inspections
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All single-family, residential, two-family, multifamily, commercial and industrial buildings and premises subject to this chapter are subject to inspections by the Building Inspector at his discretion. At the time of such inspections, all rooms in the building and all parts of the premises must be available and accessible for such inspections, and the owner, operator and occupant are required to provide the necessary arrangements to facilitate inspections. Such inspections shall be made between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, unless one of the following conditions exists: A. The premises are not available during the foregoing hours for inspections. B. There is reason to believe that violations are occurring on the premises which can only be apprehended and detected by inspections during other than the prescribed hours or which require immediate inspection after being reported. C. There is reason to believe a violation exists, of a character which is an immediate threat to health or safety, requiring inspection and abatement without delay.
Under Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-38, the Building Inspector has discretionary authority to inspect virtually all building types in the village — single-family, two-family, multifamily, commercial, and industrial. Inspections are generally scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., but the provision allows for inspections outside those hours when the property is unavailable during normal hours, when violations can only be detected at other times, or when an immediate health or safety threat exists. Owners, operators, and occupants are required to make all rooms and parts of the premises accessible and to facilitate the inspection process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators subject to Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-38 generally ensure that all areas of their buildings and premises are accessible when the Building Inspector arrives for an inspection. Compliant operators make practical arrangements in advance so that no room or portion of the property is unavailable, and they remain aware that inspections can occur outside standard 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. hours under the circumstances described in the provision. Maintaining records of building conditions and keeping common areas accessible are practices consistent with meeting the accessibility requirements this section establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-38, occupants of covered residential properties share a legal obligation to make their units accessible during Building Inspector visits. Tenants who believe a health or safety violation exists may find it relevant that this provision expressly contemplates inspections outside normal hours when an immediate threat is present. Those with questions about their rights or obligations during an inspection can consult a tenant-rights organization or seek guidance from the Village of Larchmont's building department.
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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