Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-24
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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, 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.
Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-24 establishes baseline safety standards for a wide range of building systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, elevators, and more. Under normal use, these systems must not endanger health or welfare, create structural risks, serve as ignition sources, produce radiation hazards, or generate excessive noise or nuisance conditions. The rule also requires that freeze-vulnerable equipment be adequately protected and that moving parts posing hazard risks be guarded against accidental contact.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-24 generally keep all covered building systems—from HVAC and plumbing to elevators and electrical wiring—properly installed, located, and maintained so they remain safe under normal use. Compliant operators typically implement winterization measures for any equipment susceptible to freeze damage and install appropriate guards on moving mechanical parts that could pose a contact hazard. Routine inspections and documented maintenance schedules are common practices used to demonstrate ongoing compliance with these general equipment requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-24 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when building systems such as heating, plumbing, electrical, or elevator equipment appear unsafe, create excessive noise, or otherwise become a nuisance. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate these standards—such as unguarded moving parts or inadequately winterized equipment—can document the issue and report it to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rye's local ordinances can help residents understand available options, including raising a code violation as a defense in relevant proceedings.
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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