Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-24
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A. 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 or 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. B. Equipment and systems subject to damage from freezing shall be adequately protected against freezing. C. Moving parts of equipment which may be a potential hazard shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact.
Section 93-24 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes baseline safety standards for a wide range of building systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilation, and fire-protection systems. Under this provision, all such equipment must be installed, located, and maintained so that it does not endanger health or welfare, create structural hazards, pose a fire or radiation risk, or generate excessive noise. The rule also requires that equipment vulnerable to freezing be protected against it, and that any moving parts posing a hazard be guarded to prevent accidental contact.
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Property owners and managers operating under Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 93-24 generally ensure that all covered building systems—from plumbing and HVAC to elevators and fire-protection equipment—are properly installed, correctly located, and kept in ongoing safe condition. Compliant operators typically implement winterization measures for any equipment susceptible to freeze damage and install appropriate guards on exposed moving parts. Routine inspections and documented maintenance records are common practices for demonstrating that systems meet the health, safety, and nuisance standards set out in § 93-24.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-24 of Waverly's housing code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when building systems such as heating, plumbing, electrical, or ventilation equipment are poorly maintained, create hazards, or become a nuisance. Tenants who observe conditions that appear to violate § 93-24—such as unguarded moving parts, unprotected pipes that freeze, or equipment creating excessive noise—may have grounds to report those conditions to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general enforcement paths, such as filing a complaint or raising a housing code violation, may be available under this provision.
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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