Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-12
Duties of Fire and Police Department employees
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The employees of the Fire Department of the Village and the employees of the Police Department of the Village shall make a report in writing to the Superintendent of Public Works of all buildings and structures which in the discharge of their respective duties are found or may be suspected to be dangerous buildings or substandard buildings within the terms of this chapter. Such reports must be delivered to the Superintendent of Public Works within 24 hours of the discovery of such building by any employee of said Fire Department and Police Department.
Section 132-12 of the Rockville Centre Code of Ordinances establishes a mandatory reporting duty for Village Fire Department and Police Department employees. When any such employee discovers or suspects a building or structure to be dangerous or substandard under Chapter 132, they must submit a written report to the Superintendent of Public Works. That report must be delivered within 24 hours of the discovery, creating a defined timeline for escalating potential housing and safety concerns through official channels.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 132-12, property owners in Rockville Centre should be aware that both Fire and Police Department personnel are required to flag buildings they find or suspect to be dangerous or substandard during the course of their duties. A written report to the Superintendent of Public Works must follow within 24 hours of any such discovery. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with Chapter 132 standards reduce the likelihood that routine inspections or emergency responses will trigger this reporting process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-12 gives tenants an indirect layer of protection by requiring Village Fire and Police Department employees to report suspected dangerous or substandard conditions to the Superintendent of Public Works within 24 hours of discovery. If a tenant believes their building may qualify as dangerous or substandard under Chapter 132, they may contact the Village's Fire or Police Department, or reach out directly to the Superintendent of Public Works, to ensure the reporting process is initiated. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rockville Centre's local code can help residents understand what qualifies as a substandard building and what enforcement steps may follow a report.
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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