North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-24
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A. Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating, cooking, elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator and other mechanical additions, installations or systems for the use of the building shall be installed, located and maintained so that under normal conditions of use such equipment and systems will not be a danger to health or welfare, a danger because of structural defects or a source of ignition or a radiation hazard and will not create excessive noise or otherwise become a nuisance. Equipment and systems include, but are not limited to, apparatus, devices, fixtures, piping, pipe hangers, pipe covering, wiring, fittings and materials used as part of, or in connection with, such installations. B. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected against freezing. C. Moving parts of equipment which may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact.
Section 103-24 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 establishes baseline safety standards for mechanical systems in buildings, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, and similar installations. These systems must be installed, located, and maintained so they do not endanger health or welfare, create structural hazards, pose fire or radiation risks, or generate excessive noise. The rule also requires that equipment vulnerable to freezing be protected against it, and that moving parts posing hazard risks be guarded against accidental contact.
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Under § 103-24, compliant property operators generally ensure that all mechanical systems—from plumbing and wiring to HVAC and elevators—are installed and maintained in a condition that avoids health, fire, structural, and radiation hazards, as well as nuisance-level noise. Operators typically conduct routine inspections to confirm that freeze-vulnerable equipment is adequately protected before cold weather arrives. Moving parts on any equipment that could pose a hazard are generally fitted with appropriate guards to prevent accidental contact by occupants or maintenance personnel.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-24 entitles building occupants to mechanical systems—including heating, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation—that are maintained safely and do not create health hazards, fire risks, excessive noise, or other nuisances. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards, such as unguarded moving parts, unprotected pipes at risk of freezing, or hazardous wiring, general enforcement paths include notifying the landlord in writing and contacting the relevant North Collins or New York State code enforcement authority. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how § 103-24 applies to their circumstances.
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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