Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-37
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 for 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 186-37 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these conveyances be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be available inside elevator cars. Hoistways, pits, and machine rooms must be kept clean and uncluttered, flammable liquids are prohibited from machine rooms, and no one may disable required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized testing, inspection, or maintenance.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings in Massena are expected to maintain elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in compliance with § 186-37 on an ongoing basis. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections to confirm that capacity signs are posted conspicuously, emergency signaling devices are functional, hoistways and pits are clear of refuse, and machine rooms are free of oil, grease, unnecessary stored materials, and flammable liquids. Operators also ensure that safety and electrical protective devices are never disabled outside of formally scheduled tests, inspections, or maintenance activities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Massena multiple dwellings have a right to elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators that meet the safety and maintenance standards set out in § 186-37. If a tenant observes conditions such as missing capacity signs, a non-functioning emergency signal, cluttered hoistways or machine rooms, or a disabled safety device, those observations may be relevant to a housing code complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local channels are available for reporting potential violations of this provision.
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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