North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-23
Hazardous or open excavations or accumulation of industrial or commercial material prohibited
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It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to abandon, store, accumulate and/or maintain any industrial or commercial material, as defined herein, or to leave, cause, suffer, permit or maintain an excavation or trench, on any lot or premises, in an open, unsecured, unstable, dangerous or hazardous condition or place. Such industrial or commercial material or excavation or trench shall be effectively and properly fenced, shored or barricaded and shall be a sufficient distance from the property line so as to prevent the creation and/or maintenance of an unstable, unsafe or hazardous condition.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-23 prohibits leaving industrial or commercial materials, excavations, or trenches on any lot or premises in an open, unsecured, or hazardous state. Any such material or excavation must be properly fenced, shored, or barricaded, and kept far enough from property lines to prevent unsafe conditions. The rule applies to any person responsible for a property, regardless of whether the hazard was created intentionally or through neglect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-23 are generally expected to ensure that any industrial or commercial materials stored on-site, as well as any excavations or trenches, are fully secured through adequate fencing, shoring, or barricading. Compliant operators typically position such materials and excavations at a sufficient distance from property lines to eliminate the risk of creating hazardous conditions for neighboring properties or the public. Routine site inspections help confirm that storage and excavation areas remain in a secured, stable condition throughout the duration of any project or storage period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-23, tenants have an interest in knowing that open excavations, trenches, or accumulations of industrial or commercial materials on their premises must be kept in a secured and non-hazardous state. If a tenant observes an unsecured excavation or dangerous material storage on their property, they may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate North Hempstead municipal code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can also provide general guidance on how this provision may relate to habitability or safety concerns.
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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