Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-31
Referral to certain officers; reports from same
Operative Text
A. Violations of the provisions of this chapter which are specifically covered by or within the scope of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be referred to the Fire Chief or his designated representative, and violations of such provisions of this chapter which are specifically covered by or within the scope of the Sanitary Code of the City and/or the public health laws of the state shall be referred to the Health Officer or his designated representative. B. The referrals shall be for the purpose of making inspections of said referred alleged violations and report in writing the results thereof to the Chief Officer of this Agency. C. At the time of submitting such report, the Fire Chief or his designated representative making the report shall inform the Chief Officer of this Agency in writing that: (1) The violations contained in the report will be processed under and compliance secured in accordance with the provisions of said Fire Prevention Code or said Sanitary Code and/or public health laws. (2) The violations contained in the report may be processed under and compliance secured in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, and the inspector making such inspection as contained in the report shall cooperate with the Chief Officer to obtain compliance. The items of violation contained in the report shall be included in any notice or order issued by the Chief Officer and in all legal proceedings pertaining thereto.
Section 77-31 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 77, establishes a coordination mechanism for housing violations that overlap with fire prevention or public health authority. When an alleged violation falls under the Bureau of Fire Prevention or the city's Sanitary Code and state public health laws, it is routed to the appropriate specialist officer—the Fire Chief or the Health Officer—for inspection and a written report back to the Agency's Chief Officer. The reporting officer must also indicate in writing whether the violation will be handled under the specialized code, under Chapter 77, or both, and any cooperative enforcement path must include the violation in all notices, orders, and legal proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 77 of the Oneida Code of Ordinances should be aware that a single alleged violation may trigger inspections by more than one regulatory body. Under § 77-31, if a condition implicates fire prevention or sanitary and public health standards, both the relevant specialist officer and the Agency's Chief Officer may be involved in documenting and pursuing compliance. Operators generally maintain records of all written notices and orders received, since violations identified through this referral process are incorporated into any formal orders and legal proceedings that follow.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-31 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 77, means that tenants who report conditions involving fire hazards or sanitary and public health concerns may have their complaints reviewed by multiple city officers—the Fire Chief or Health Officer as well as the Agency's Chief Officer. The written reports generated through this referral process become part of the official record and must be included in any notices, orders, or legal proceedings under § 77-31. Tenants who believe a landlord is not complying with fire prevention or public health standards may consider contacting the relevant city office directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the referral and inspection process applies to their situation.
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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