Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-31
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
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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 140-31 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes safety and maintenance standards for elevators, dumbwaiters, and escalators in multiple dwellings. The rule requires that these systems be kept free of physical and fire hazards, that cars display rated-capacity signs in visible locations, and that emergency signaling devices be functional. Hoistways, pits, and machine rooms must be kept clean and uncluttered, flammable liquids are prohibited from machine rooms, and no one may disable required safety or electrical protective devices except during authorized testing, inspection, or maintenance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to Wallkill Code § 140-31 generally maintain a documented routine inspection schedule for all elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator equipment to ensure freedom from physical and fire hazards. Compliant operators keep hoistways, pits, and machine rooms clear of refuse, oil, grease, and unnecessary stored materials, and ensure that rated-capacity signage is posted conspicuously in each car. Flammable liquids are kept out of machine rooms entirely, and safety or electrical protective devices are disabled only during formally scheduled tests, inspections, or maintenance activities—never as a routine operational practice.
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 Wallkill are protected under § 140-31, which requires that elevators and related equipment be kept safe, properly signed, and equipped with working emergency signals. If an elevator lacks a capacity sign, has a non-functioning emergency signal, or if a machine room appears to contain hazardous materials, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them and report concerns to the appropriate local code enforcement authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand 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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