Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-42
Maintenance and safety requirements
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A. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintained so as to be free from physical and fire hazards. B. Elevator and power-operated dumbwaiter cars shall be provided with durable signs in conspicuous locations on which the rated capacity shall be indicated. C. Elevator cars shall be provided with approved means for transmitting a signal outside the hoistway in case of emergency. D. Hoistways and pits shall be maintained free of refuse. E. Machine rooms shall be maintained free of oil and grease and shall not be used for storage of articles or materials unnecessary for the maintenance of the elevator or dumbwaiter. Flammable liquids shall not be kept in such rooms. F. No person shall at any time make any required safety device or electrical protective device inoperative, except where necessary during tests, inspections or maintenance.
Section 116-42 of Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 116 establishes ongoing maintenance and safety standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in covered buildings. The rule requires that these systems remain free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be available inside elevator cars. It also prohibits storing unnecessary materials or flammable liquids in machine rooms, requires hoistways and pits to be kept clear of refuse, and forbids anyone from disabling required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized tests, inspections, or maintenance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 116-42 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances generally keep a documented maintenance schedule for all elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators on the premises. Compliant operators ensure that capacity signs are posted conspicuously in each car, that emergency signaling equipment is functional, and that machine rooms are kept clean, uncluttered, and free of flammable liquids. Routine inspections of hoistways and pits for refuse accumulation, along with strict controls on who may temporarily disable safety or electrical protective devices during authorized service work, are hallmarks of ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 116-42 of Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 116, tenants in buildings with elevators or dumbwaiters have an interest in equipment that is properly maintained, clearly marked with capacity ratings, and equipped with working emergency signals. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate this provision—such as missing capacity signs, a non-functioning emergency signal, refuse in hoistways, or evidence that safety devices have been disabled—they may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate local code-enforcement or building-inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Thomaston's local ordinances can help residents understand available complaint processes and general enforcement paths under this section.
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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