Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-50
Storage of refrigerators and other containers
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A. It shall be a violation of this Housing Code for anyone to store a refrigerator or any other container that has a compartment of more than 1 1/2 cubic feet capacity or a door or lid that fastens automatically when closed without first removing the door, lid or locking or fastening device. B. For the purpose of this section, "to store" shall mean to place, set aside, leave or abandon in any place, room or area which is accessible to the general public or any place, room or area within a multiple dwelling, unless such place, room or area is secured by means of a key or combination lock.
Section 116-50 of the Thomaston Housing Code addresses the hazard posed by discarded or stored refrigerators and similar large containers. Under this provision, any refrigerator or container with a compartment exceeding 1½ cubic feet that has a self-latching door or lid must have that door, lid, or fastening mechanism removed before it is stored or left in a publicly accessible area or anywhere within a multiple dwelling. 'Storing' under § 116-50 includes placing, leaving, or abandoning such an item in any accessible location, but does not apply to areas secured by a key or combination lock.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing multiple dwellings in Thomaston should be aware that § 116-50 applies to any refrigerator or large self-latching container left in common areas, hallways, basements, or other spaces accessible to residents or the public. Compliant operators typically ensure that any such appliance awaiting disposal has its door, lid, or locking mechanism removed before it is placed in any unsecured area of the property. Maintaining secured storage rooms with key or combination locks for appliance staging is one approach operators use to remain within the rule's safe-harbor provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Thomaston multiple dwellings are protected by § 116-50, which prohibits landlords and others from leaving refrigerators or similar self-latching containers in accessible common areas without first removing the door, lid, or fastening device—a safeguard particularly important for child safety. If a tenant observes such an appliance stored in violation of this section, they may report the condition to the local housing or code enforcement authority responsible for administering the Thomaston Housing Code. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are available.
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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