North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-16
Exits
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A. Safe, continuous and unobstructed exits shall be provided from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade level. B. Exits shall be arranged, constructed and proportioned so that occupants may escape safely from the building in case of emergency. C. In one- and two-family dwellings, in addition to a primary exit from the building, there shall be provided a secondary exit or, in lieu thereof, one or more exit openings for emergency use. D. In multiple dwellings, approved exits shall be provided. E. A secondary egress shall be provided from all habitable rooms within a year after initial inspection of an old dwelling and on all new construction immediately. F. An access door or passageway shall be provided to all attic space within a year after inspection. On new construction, this should be considered a point of inspection requirement before giving permit for occupancy.
Section 103-16 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 establishes requirements for exits in residential buildings. All buildings must have safe, unobstructed paths from the interior to the exterior at street or grade level, arranged so occupants can escape in an emergency. One- and two-family dwellings must have both a primary exit and a secondary exit or emergency-use opening, while multiple dwellings must have approved exits. Habitable rooms in existing dwellings must gain a secondary egress within one year of initial inspection, and new construction must have it immediately; attic spaces must also be accessible via a door or passageway.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 103-16, compliant operators ensure that all exit pathways remain clear, continuous, and unobstructed at all times, and that exits are sized and arranged to allow safe emergency evacuation. For one- and two-family dwellings, operators typically confirm that both a primary and a secondary exit—or an approved emergency-use opening—are in place. Owners of existing dwellings generally address secondary egress from habitable rooms and attic access doors within the one-year window following initial inspection, while those undertaking new construction treat these as pre-occupancy permit requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-16 gives occupants the right to live in a building with safe, unobstructed exits and, in habitable rooms, a secondary means of egress. If exits appear blocked, inadequate, or missing—especially in older dwellings past the one-year inspection window—tenants may raise this as a housing code violation with the local code enforcement authority in North Collins. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what complaint or inspection processes may be available to them.
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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