Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-14
Protection of public welfare
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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 nor 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.
Section 116-14 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances requires that all mechanical systems and equipment in a building — including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, elevators, and fire-protection systems — be installed, located, and maintained so they do not endanger health or welfare under normal use. The rule covers not just major systems but also the components that make them up, such as piping, wiring, fixtures, and fittings. A building's mechanical infrastructure must not create structural hazards, fire ignition risks, radiation hazards, or excessive noise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 116-14, compliant property operators generally ensure that all covered mechanical systems — from HVAC and plumbing to elevators and fire-protection equipment — are professionally installed in appropriate locations and kept in ongoing working order. Routine inspections and timely repairs of components like pipe hangers, wiring, and fittings are part of standard maintenance practice under this provision. Operators typically document service records to demonstrate that equipment is maintained so it poses no danger to health, welfare, or structural integrity under normal conditions of use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-14 establishes that tenants have a right to occupy a building whose mechanical systems — including heating, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation equipment — are maintained in a condition that does not endanger health or welfare. If a tenant observes conditions such as faulty wiring, failing heating systems, excessive noise from mechanical equipment, or other hazards covered by this provision, general enforcement paths include notifying the landlord in writing, contacting the local code enforcement or building department in Thomaston, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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