Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-66
Accessory structures and appurtenances
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A. Accessory structures and appurtenances, such as garages, carports, swimming pools, water tanks and walls, located on outdoor premises shall be kept in good repair, free from health, accident and fire hazards and free from insect, vermin and rodent harborage. B. Such structures and appurtenances shall be kept structurally sound and in good repair or removed from the premises. C. Effective insectproofing, verminproofing and rodentproofing or extermination must be done where necessary. D. The exteriors of such structures and appurtenances shall be made weather-resistant through the use of decay-resistant materials or through the use of paint or other preservatives. E. Water supply used for filling or for cleaning of swimming pools shall be clean. Water supply shall be protected against potential pollution from all sources, including cross-connection and backflow. Drains shall be provided so that the pool can be safely and adequately drained. Drains shall be provided in floors surrounding the swimming pool and arranged so that water from such areas will drain without entering the pool. Filtering, sterilizing and auxiliary equipment, where required, shall be adequate to maintain the sanitary quality of water during each period the pool is in use. Equipment containing gases or disinfectants capable of giving off irritating, toxic or flammable fumes shall be located in ventilated rooms. The installation shall be arranged and maintained to prevent dirt, sand or other foreign matter from entering the bathing area. F. Water supply tanks shall be installed and maintained so as to be watertight, verminproof, rodentproof, resistant to corrosion and capable of withstanding the working pressures under normal operation. Supports for tanks shall be of noncombustible construction. Tanks and their supports shall not be used to support equipment or structures other than for tank use, except where specially designed for such other use. Means for emptying water supply tanks shall be provided and maintained in proper working condition. Potable water supply tanks for domestic supply and standpipe or automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained to furnish water in sufficient quantity and pressure for such systems. G. Privies shall not be constructed or continued in operation without the written approval of the Enforcement Officer. H. Outdoor antennas shall be firmly secured and maintained so as not to appear unsightly.
Section 54-66 of Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 54 establishes maintenance and safety standards for accessory structures and appurtenances — such as garages, carports, swimming pools, water tanks, and outdoor antennas — located on residential or other premises. These structures must be kept structurally sound, free from pest harborage, weather-resistant, and in good repair, or they must be removed. Special requirements apply to swimming pool water quality and drainage, water supply tanks, and outdoor antennas, and privies may not be operated without written approval from the Enforcement Officer.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Pelham Code § 54-66 generally maintain all accessory structures — including garages, pools, and water tanks — in a structurally sound, pest-free, and weather-resistant condition at all times. Compliant operators routinely inspect swimming pool filtration, drainage, and water-supply cross-connection safeguards, and ensure that water supply tanks are watertight, corrosion-resistant, and properly supported with noncombustible materials. Outdoor antennas are kept firmly secured, and any privy use requires advance written approval from the Enforcement Officer before construction or continued operation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Pelham Code § 54-66, tenants have an interest in knowing that accessory structures on their premises — such as garages, carports, and swimming pools — must be maintained in safe, pest-free, and structurally sound condition by those responsible for the property. If a garage is deteriorating, a pool lacks proper drainage, or a water tank appears unsanitary or unsound, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the local Enforcement Officer referenced in § 54-66. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may also consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand available options.
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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