Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-96
Installation, maintenance and repairs
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A. Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigerating, cooking and fire protection equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and other mechanical additions, installations or systems for use in residential buildings shall be constructed, installed, located, connected and maintained and repaired, when necessary, so that such equipment and systems will operate satisfactorily and not be a danger to safety, health and welfare. B. Installation, maintenance and repairs shall be performed in accordance with the relevant codes and/or regulations of the Village of Pelham. C. All installations, maintenance and repairs made by owners, operators or occupants and required by this code shall be done in a workmanlike manner. Materials used for repairs shall be similar to and blend in with surrounding structures so that the repair is not obvious to sight or touch. D. All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition so as not to breed insects, vermin or rodents or produce noxious or offensive gases or odors. E. Moving parts of equipment that may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact. F. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected against freezing. G. Equipment or systems that create excessive or undue noise or otherwise become a nuisance shall be adequately baffled or otherwise soundproofed. H. No person shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility required to be supplied by the provisions of this code to be removed from, shut off from or discontinued for any dwelling unit, except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies or if the building is vacated.
Section 54-96 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances establishes broad standards for the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems—including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, and fire protection equipment—in residential buildings. All such systems must operate safely and without posing hazards to health or welfare, and must be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition free of pests and offensive odors. The provision also prohibits any person from cutting off or removing a required service or utility from a dwelling unit except in cases of necessary repairs, emergencies, or vacancy.
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Under § 54-96, property owners and operators are generally expected to keep all mechanical systems—from heating and plumbing to elevators and fire protection—in proper working order and in compliance with Village of Pelham codes and regulations. Compliant operators typically ensure that repairs are completed in a workmanlike manner using materials that visually and texturally match surrounding structures, that moving parts are guarded, and that equipment vulnerable to freezing or excessive noise is adequately protected or soundproofed. Importantly, § 54-96(H) makes clear that discontinuing a required utility or service to an occupied dwelling unit—outside of genuine repairs, alterations, or emergencies—is prohibited.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-96 supports tenants' right to habitable conditions by requiring that all mechanical systems in their building be safely installed, properly maintained, and kept sanitary. If a landlord fails to maintain equipment, allows pest-breeding conditions, or shuts off a required utility without a legitimate reason, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of § 54-96 as part of a housing complaint or code enforcement action with the Village of Pelham. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing attorney can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available, including filing a complaint with the appropriate municipal authority.
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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