Cal. Civ. Code § 5:10-9.3
Dumbwaiters
Operative Text
(a) Dumbwaiters where existing shall be kept operable and available as part of the garbage disposal system which would be rendered more serviceable by their use. (b) Every existing device shall be maintained and inspected in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-9.3, any dumbwaiter already installed in a residential building must be kept in working order and made available for use as part of the building's garbage disposal system when doing so improves that system's effectiveness. Additionally, every such device must be regularly maintained and inspected according to the standards set out in N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq. The rule applies only to dumbwaiters that already exist in a building — it does not require new installations.
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Property owners and managers overseeing buildings with existing dumbwaiters should ensure, under N.J.A.C. § 5:10-9.3, that those devices remain operational and are integrated into the building's garbage disposal system where their use would make that system more effective. Compliant operators also schedule and document inspections in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq. and keep maintenance records on file to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Allowing a dumbwaiter to fall into disrepair or become unavailable for its intended purpose would generally constitute a violation of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings with dumbwaiters have an interest in knowing that N.J.A.C. § 5:10-9.3 requires those devices to be kept operable and properly maintained as part of the garbage disposal system. If a dumbwaiter in a building is broken, out of service, or not being inspected as required by N.J.A.C. 5:23-12.1 et seq., tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing code violation. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local municipal housing or code enforcement office, 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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