Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-10
Terms defined in building code
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Where terms are not defined in this chapter and are defined in the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, they shall have the same meanings ascribed to them as in the building code used by the Village of Newark.
Section 90-10 of Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 establishes a rule for resolving gaps in terminology: if a word or phrase appears in the housing chapter but is not defined there, its meaning is borrowed from the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code as adopted by the Village of Newark. This cross-reference ensures consistent interpretation across local and state codes. The provision does not create new obligations on its own but shapes how other rules in the chapter are read and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 90-10 of Newark's ch. 90, operators who encounter an unfamiliar term in the local housing code should look to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code for its definition. Compliant property managers typically keep themselves familiar with both the local ordinance and the state building code so that technical terms are applied consistently. Consulting the Village of Newark's adopted building code is the standard reference point when a term's meaning is in question.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 90-10 of Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 means that the definitions used to interpret your housing conditions are not limited to the local chapter alone — the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code also supplies meaning for undefined terms. If a dispute arises over what a particular term means in the context of a housing complaint or inspection, this cross-reference provision may be relevant to how the rule is interpreted. Tenants who believe a term is being misapplied can raise this provision with the Village of Newark's code enforcement office or seek guidance from a local tenant-rights organization.
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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