Buildings and structures shall be constructed and maintained
to prevent and avoid fire hazards and in a manner conducive to firesafety
as required by the Fire Code and Property Maintenance Code of New
York State and by the Nassau County Fire Prevention Ordinance.
A.
Fire-protection equipment, including fire alarm, fire detecting,
sprinkler and standpipe systems and portable fire extinguishers, shall
be maintained in proper operating condition at all times.
B.
Sprinkler and standpipe systems shall have an adequate water supply
available at all times.
C.
Fire Department connections shall be conspicuously identified, maintained
and readily accessible for Fire Department use.
D.
Sprinkler systems shall be maintained in good condition, free from
mechanical injury and inspected as required by agencies having jurisdiction.
Sprinkler heads shall be maintained clean, free of corrosion and paint
and not bent or damaged.
E.
Unsupervised valves controlling water supply to sprinklers shall
be secured in the open position.
F.
Portions of the system subject to freezing shall be appropriately
protected.
G.
Storage of materials shall not interfere with the effective discharge
of water from the sprinkler heads.
H.
Gate valves at hose stations shall be maintained tight against leaks.
I.
Hoses shall be in proper position ready for operation, dry and free
of deterioration.
J.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be in their designated location
and shall be maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition.
A.
Required in all buildings. All buildings shall have smoke detectors
installed by the owners thereof. In newly constructed multiple dwellings,
smoke detectors shall be installed, inspected and approved before
being occupied by any person or persons.
B.
Requirements and specifications. Smoke detectors shall be of a type
approved for sale in the State of New York, shall be capable of sensing
visible and invisible products of combustion and, when activated,
shall provide an alarm suitable to warn the occupants. Such detectors
shall also include such markings and literature sufficient to inform
the occupants and owners of the purposes, protective limitations and
correct installation, operating, testing, maintenance and replacement
procedures and servicing instructions for such equipment.
C.
Installation and location. In all existing and newly constructed
buildings, smoke detectors shall be located in the following locations:
(1)
At the top and at each floor level of any stairwell if such stairwell
is open to common hallways or corridors.
(2)
At least one adjacent to the entrance to each sleeping area or bedroom
group.
(3)
Garbage storage area, if not sprinkled.
(4)
Tenants' storage area, one for each area if not sprinkled.
D.
Number and placement. The number and placement of detectors shall
be under the direct control of the Superintendent of Buildings. Said
control and enforcement shall not be arbitrary but shall be in compliance
with acceptable standards and recommended by good fire-protection
procedures.
E.
Working order. All smoke-detection devices required herein must,
at all times, be in good working order. Such shall be the responsibility
of the owner of each multiple dwelling.
F.
Compliance with Uniform Code. If any of the provisions of this section
shall be in conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Code, the
provisions of the Uniform Code shall govern.
It shall be prohibited to:
A.
Accumulate or store on any premises, except in approved locations,
any highly flammable or explosive matter, such as paints, volatile
oils, cleaning fluids and similar materials, or any combustible refuse
liable to spontaneous combustion, such as wastepaper, boxes, rags
or similar materials.
B.
Accumulate or store materials on fire escapes or stairs, in stairways
or passageways, at doors or windows or in any other location where,
in the event of fire, such materials may obstruct egress of occupants
or interfere with fire-fighting operations.
C.
Store gasoline-powered equipment below habitable space in a multiple
dwelling, except that motor vehicles may be parked in an indoor garage
which has appropriate fire separation and protection.
A.
Walls and ceilings shall be maintained free from cracks and openings
which would permit flame or excessive heat to enter the concealed
space.
B.
In buildings of mixed occupancy, each use classification shall be
separated by approved fire separations which will retard the spread
of fire.
C.
Garages in or attached to a residential building shall be separated
from other spaces in the building by approved fire separations which
will retard the spread of fire and prevent flammable or toxic vapors
originating within the garage from being transmitted to other parts
of the building.
A.
Fireplaces and similar construction used or intended to be used for
burning fuel in open fires shall be connected to approved chimneys
and shall be installed so that nearby or adjacent combustible materials
and structural members shall not be heated to unsafe temperatures.
B.
Hearths and linings or other parts of fireplaces exposed directly
to flame shall be of materials that will not melt, disintegrate, or
shatter at high temperatures.
C.
Wood mantels and trim on fireplaces shall be placed and attached
so that they cannot be heated to unsafe temperatures or ignited by
sparks or embers from the fire.
D.
Solid fuel appliances are not permitted in places of assembly.
A.
Plumbing, heating, electrical, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigerating,
cooking, and fire-protection equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators,
and other mechanical additions, installations, or systems for the
use of buildings and structures shall be installed, located, and maintained
so that such equipment and systems will operate satisfactorily and
not be a danger to safety, health, or welfare.
B.
X-ray equipment used for medical, dental, or other professional purposes,
and shielding of the space where such equipment is used, shall be
approved by the health agency having jurisdiction.
