Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-44
Fire suppression in multiple dwellings
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A. Fire alarm systems. Required fire alarm systems for multiple dwellings shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. B. Sprinkler equipment. (1) Required sprinkler equipment for multiple dwellings shall be maintained in a proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause minimum interference to effective discharge of water. (2) Valves controlling the water supply to sprinklers for multiple dwellings shall be secured in the open position. (3) Sprinkler heads for multiple dwellings shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Standpipe systems. (1) Standpipe systems in multiple dwellings shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Gate valves at hose stations in multiple dwellings shall be maintained tight against leaks. (3) Hose in multiple dwellings shall be in proper position ready for operation and shall be dry and free of deterioration. D. Portable extinguishers. (1) Each oil burner in multiple dwellings for a boiler, furnace or central hot-water heater shall be provided with an approved hand fire extinguisher or two rounded-bottom pails filled with sand. (2) Portable extinguishers in multiple dwellings required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay.
Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 § 135-44 establishes comprehensive fire suppression maintenance standards for multiple dwellings. It requires that fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, standpipe systems, and portable extinguishers all be kept in continuous working order. Specific details include keeping sprinkler valves open and secured, keeping sprinkler heads free of corrosion and paint, maintaining hose lines dry and ready for use, and ensuring each oil-burning appliance has an approved extinguisher or sand pails nearby.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to § 135-44 generally conduct regular inspections of all fire suppression components — alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers — to confirm each is in proper operating condition. Compliant operators keep sprinkler supply valves secured in the open position, ensure sprinkler heads are free of paint and corrosion, and verify that standpipe hoses are dry, properly positioned, and free of deterioration. Oil-burning boilers, furnaces, and central hot-water heaters are typically equipped with an approved hand extinguisher or two sand-filled pails as required under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 135-44, residents of multiple dwellings have an interest in knowing that their building's fire suppression systems — including alarms, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers — are required to be kept in continuous working order by the property owner. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting these systems are not being maintained, such as corroded sprinkler heads, missing extinguishers, or leaking standpipe valves, that observation may be relevant to a housing or fire code complaint filed with the appropriate local authority. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing or fire inspection offices can provide general information about how to document concerns and what enforcement options may be available under this provision.
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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