Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-41
Elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairs in multiple dwellings
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and moving stairs shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Section 77-41 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and moving stairs in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these systems be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be available inside elevator cars. It also prohibits tampering with required safety or electrical protective devices, except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance, and mandates that hoistways, pits, and machine rooms be kept clean and free of hazardous materials.
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Property owners and managers operating multiple dwellings in Oneida are expected to maintain elevators, dumbwaiters, and moving stairs in compliance with ch. 77 § 77-41 on an ongoing basis. Compliant operators typically schedule regular inspections, ensure that rated-capacity signage is posted conspicuously in each car, verify that emergency signaling devices are functional, and keep hoistways, pits, and machine rooms clear of refuse, oil, grease, flammable liquids, and unnecessary stored materials. Operators also take care that safety and electrical protective devices are never rendered inoperative outside of formally conducted tests, inspections, or maintenance activities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Oneida multiple dwellings have an interest in the elevator and dumbwaiter safety standards set out in ch. 77 § 77-41, which require that these systems be hazard-free, properly signed, and equipped with working emergency signals. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as missing capacity signs, blocked hoistways, or apparent tampering with safety devices—they may consider reporting the concern to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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