Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-31
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A. Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating, cooking, fire protection and radiation production equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators 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 135-31 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances requires that a wide range of building systems—including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, air conditioning, elevators, and fire protection equipment—be installed, located, and maintained so they do not endanger health or safety under normal use. The rule also covers protection of equipment vulnerable to freezing and requires that moving mechanical parts be guarded against accidental contact. In short, the provision sets a baseline safety standard for virtually all mechanical systems within a building.
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Under § 135-31, compliant property operators generally ensure that all mechanical systems—from HVAC and plumbing to elevators and electrical wiring—are installed and routinely maintained in a condition that poses no health, structural, ignition, radiation, or noise hazard. Operators also take steps to winterize any equipment susceptible to freeze damage and install appropriate guards on exposed moving parts. Keeping maintenance logs and scheduling periodic inspections are practices commonly associated with meeting the broad scope of systems covered by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-31 establishes that tenants are entitled to occupy a building whose mechanical systems—heating, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and more—are maintained safely and free from hazards such as excessive noise, fire risk, or structural danger. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards, such as unguarded moving parts or unprotected pipes that have frozen, they may report the concern to the Town of Oyster Bay's code enforcement or building department. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available under § 135-31.
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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