Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-38
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
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A. Fire-alarm systems. Required fire-alarm systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. B. Sprinkler equipment. (1) Required sprinkler equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause minimum interference to effective discharge of water. (2) Valves controlling water supply to sprinklers shall be secure in the open position. (3) Sprinkler heads shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Standpipe systems. (1) Standpipe systems shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. (2) Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks. (3) Hose shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free of deterioration. D. Portable extinguishers. (1) Each oil burner 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 required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay.
Section 245-38 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances requires that all fire-protection equipment in multiple dwellings — including fire-alarm systems, sprinklers, standpipes, and portable extinguishers — be kept in full working order at all times. Sprinkler heads must remain free of corrosion and paint, standpipe hoses must be dry and ready for use, and valves must be properly secured. Oil burners for boilers, furnaces, or central hot water heaters must be accompanied by an approved hand extinguisher or two sand-filled pails.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-38 generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that fire-alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, and standpipe systems are fully operational and that no stored materials obstruct sprinkler discharge. Compliant operators keep sprinkler heads clean of paint and corrosion, ensure all valves are secured in the correct position, and verify that standpipe hoses are dry, properly positioned, and free of deterioration. Each oil burner location is typically equipped with an approved hand extinguisher or two sand-filled pails, and portable extinguishers are kept in their designated spots and ready for immediate use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings in Sleepy Hollow are entitled to the fire-protection safeguards described in Code ch. 245 § 245-38, which covers working alarms, properly maintained sprinklers and standpipes, and accessible extinguishers. If fire-safety equipment appears to be missing, damaged, obstructed, or otherwise out of compliance, tenants may report the condition to the local code-enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how to document concerns and what remedies may be available under local housing law.
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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