Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-14
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A. Suspension of weight and loads. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Transmittal of loads to soil. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or any structural part. C. Protection of structural members. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings on water-bearing soil. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing at any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground- and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
Section 147-14 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 establishes baseline structural maintenance standards for all buildings. It requires that structures be capable of bearing their own weight and imposed loads, that those loads transfer safely to the ground without harmful settling or movement, that structural members be shielded from deterioration caused by moisture, temperature cycles, corrosion, and insects, and that buildings on water-bearing soil be kept free of groundwater and surface water intrusion into habitable areas, basements, and cellars. The rule applies to the ongoing condition of a building, not just its original construction.
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Property owners and managers operating under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code ch. 147 § 147-14 generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that load-bearing elements remain sound and that foundations show no signs of differential settlement or unsafe movement. Compliant operators typically maintain protective treatments—such as moisture barriers, corrosion-resistant coatings, and pest-control measures—on all structural members vulnerable to freezing, dampness, or insect damage. For properties situated on seasonally water-bearing soil, operators commonly ensure that drainage systems, waterproofing, and sump provisions are functioning so that habitable spaces, basements, and cellars remain dry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-14 of Spring Valley's housing code gives occupants a basis to raise concerns when a building shows signs of structural compromise—such as visible foundation cracking, sagging floors, water intrusion into a basement or living area, or evidence of pest-related structural damage. Tenants who observe these conditions may document them in writing and report them to the local code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action under ch. 147. Tenant-rights organizations in Rockland County can provide general information about how to use a code violation as part of a broader housing complaint process.
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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