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City of Albany, NY
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2024-05-06
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The Code
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 151 Commercial Standards
The Charter
Ch C
Charter
The Code
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 5
Ambulance Services
Ch 8
Police Information Reward Program
Ch 11
Appearance Tickets
Ch 15
Arms and Seal of City
Ch 18
Bonds of City Officials; Facsimile Signature and Seal; Notes
Ch 20
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Claims Against City
Ch 30
Courts and Legal Procedures
Ch 34
Meetings
Ch 35
Appointees to Public Bodies; Removal From Office
Ch 36
Automated External Defibrillators in Municipal Buildings
Ch 38
Defense and Indemnification of Employees
Ch 42
Departments and Commissions
Ch 48
Equal Opportunity Protections
Ch 54
Financial Disclosure
Ch 57
Fiscal Year and Annual Estimate
Ch 62
Labor
Ch 68
Merit Award Board
Ch 74
Printing; Publication; Publicity
Ch 75
Policy Documents Repository
Ch 82
Real Property Within City
Ch 90
Traffic Violations Bureau
Ch 98
Youth Bureau
Ch 99
Website Financial Data
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 105
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 111
Amusements
Ch 115
Animals
Ch 121
Auctions and Auctioneers
Ch 127
Bingo
Ch 133
Building Construction
Ch 133A
Building Construction and Housing: Special Provisions
Ch 135
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 137
Bulletin Boards
Ch 141
Businesses
Ch 142
Business Improvement Districts
Ch 147
Collateral Loan Brokers
Ch 151
Commercial Standards
Ch 151 Art I
General Provisions
§ 151-1
Purpose.
§ 151-2
Title.
§ 151-3
Scope.
§ 151-4
Standard requirements.
§ 151-5
Application and availability of remedies.
§ 151-6
Partial invalidity.
§ 151-7
Definitions.
Ch 151 Art II
Exterior Maintenance, Safety, Sanitation and Appearance
§ 151-8
Safety and sanitation; general requirements.
§ 151-9
Open areas.
§ 151-10
Infestation.
§ 151-11
Garbage and refuse.
§ 151-12
Buildings and structures.
§ 151-13
Appearance; general requirements.
§ 151-14
Landscaping.
§ 151-15
Signs and billboards.
§ 151-16
Windows.
§ 151-17
Storefronts.
§ 151-18
Protective coating for wood surfaces.
§ 151-19
Awnings and marquees.
§ 151-20
Vacant lots.
§ 151-21
(Reserved)
Ch 151 Art III
Structural Requirements
§ 151-22
General requirements.
§ 151-23
Exterior protection; foundation walls.
§ 151-24
Stairs; porches; landings; balconies; fire escapes; railings.
§ 151-25
Weatherproof and watertight.
§ 151-26
Interior protection; free from dampness.
§ 151-27
Structural members.
§ 151-28
Chimneys; flues and vents.
§ 151-29
Stairs and railings.
§ 151-30
Floors, walls and ceilings.
Ch 151 Art IV
Firesafety Requirements
§ 151-31
Prohibited accumulations and storage.
§ 151-32
Prevention of fire spread.
§ 151-33
Interior finishes; trim and decorative materials.
Ch 151 Art V
Equipment Requirements
§ 151-34
General requirements.
§ 151-35
Plumbing; general requirements.
§ 151-36
Water supply.
§ 151-37
Sewage drainage system.
§ 151-38
Storm drainage.
§ 151-39
Plumbing fixtures.
§ 151-40
Water supply tanks.
§ 151-41
Gas piping; requirements.
§ 151-42
Shutoff valves.
§ 151-43
Gas service equipment.
§ 151-44
Gas appliances.
§ 151-45
High-pressure gas.
§ 151-46
Liquefied petroleum gas.
§ 151-47
Heating; smoke control.
§ 151-48
Warm air heating.
§ 151-49
Fuel supply connection.
§ 151-50
Installation and clearance.
§ 151-51
Air supply.
§ 151-52
Removal of products of combustion.
§ 151-53
Safety devices.
§ 151-54
Chimneys; flues; gas vents; requirements.
§ 151-55
Firesafety.
§ 151-56
Electrical.
§ 151-57
Cooking and refrigeration.
§ 151-58
Air-conditioning systems.
§ 151-59
Ventilating systems.
§ 151-60
Air intake; exhaust openings.
§ 151-61
Ventilation requirements.
§ 151-62
Safety controls.
§ 151-63
Fuel oil; transportation.
§ 151-64
Storage tanks.
§ 151-65
Piping.
§ 151-66
Fire protection; fire alarm system.
§ 151-67
Sprinkler equipment.
§ 151-68
Standpipe systems.
§ 151-69
Portable extinguishers.
§ 151-70
Elevators and escalators.
Ch 151 Art VI
Administration and Compliance
§ 151-71
Title.
§ 151-72
Purpose and scope.
§ 151-73
Nonapplicability.
§ 151-74
Responsibilities of owners and operators.
§ 151-75
Responsibilities of operators.
§ 151-76
Administrative agency.
§ 151-77
Powers and duties.
§ 151-78
Inspection of premises.
§ 151-79
Access to premises.
§ 151-80
Identification of inspector.
§ 151-81
Notice of violation.
§ 151-82
Final order.
§ 151-83
Power to act in emergencies.
§ 151-84
Extension of compliance time.
§ 151-85
Transfer of ownership.
§ 151-86
Records.
§ 151-87
Designation of unfit premises.
§ 151-88
Notice of intent to vacate.
§ 151-89
Order to vacate.
§ 151-90
Vacation of unfit premises.
§ 151-91
Removal of posted notice.
§ 151-92
Vacated premises made secure.
§ 151-93
Notice of intent to demolish.
§ 151-94
Order to demolish.
§ 151-95
Bureau to make repairs or demolish.
§ 151-96
Recovery of expenses.
§ 151-97
Administrative liability.
§ 151-98
Penalties for offenses.
§ 151-99
Duties of legal officer.
§ 151-100
Right of appeal.
Ch 151 Art VII
Public Assembly Space Inspections
§ 151-101
Definitions.
§ 151-102
Mandatory building inspection.
§ 151-103
Inspectors; Administrator to maintain list of inspectors.
§ 151-104
License required.
§ 151-105
Application for inspector's license; information required.
§ 151-106
Qualifications of inspectors; term of license.
§ 151-107
Fees.
§ 151-108
Suspension and revocation of licenses.
§ 151-109
Hearing required; notice; decision.
§ 151-110
Appeals.
§ 151-111
Compliance with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
§ 151-112
Periodic inspection; display of certificate.
§ 151-113
Insurance requirements.
§ 151-114
Enforcement.
§ 151-115
Liability.
§ 151-116
Penalties for offenses.
§ 151-117
Effective date.
Ch 152
Conversion Therapy
Ch 153
Community Choice Aggregation
Ch 161
Economic Development Zone
Ch 167
Elections
Ch 171
Electricity
Ch 175
Elevators
Ch 181
Environmental Quality Review
Ch 183
Equity Agenda
Ch 187
Fair Housing
Ch 188
Fair Hotel Consumer Practices
Ch 193
Firearms and Ammunition
Ch 197
Fire Prevention
Ch 203
Freshwater Wetlands
Ch 211
Grading and Mining
Ch 217
Handbills
Ch 223
Health
Ch 231
Housing
Ch 239
Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processing
Ch 245
Licenses
Ch 246
Newsracks
Ch 247
Parking Violations Amnesty Program - 2015
Ch 251
Parks and Recreation
Ch 255
Peace and Good Order
Ch 258
Penalties
Ch 259
Pesticides
Ch 261
Plumbing
Ch 267
Pollution
Ch 270
Public Pay Telephones
Ch 272
Public Transportation
Ch 293
Secondhand Dealers
Ch 299
Sewers
Ch 303
Sidewalk and Outdoor Cafes
Ch 307
(Reserved)
Ch 309
Special Events
Ch 313
Solid Waste
Ch 319
Store Sales
Ch 323
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 329
Tattoo Parlors
Ch 333
Taxation
Ch 341
Transient Retail Businesses
Ch 345
Trees and Vegetation
Ch 353
Vehicles for Hire
Ch 357
Vehicles, Off-Road
Ch 359
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 363
Vendors
Ch 371
Water and Waterways
Ch 373
Youth Protection Against Tobacco Promotion
Ch 375
Unified Sustainable Development
Appendix
Ch A377
Certain Territory Located in Town of Colonie
Ch A381
Certain Territory Located in Town of Bethlehem
Disposition List
Ch DL
Disposition List
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Chapter 151
Commercial Standards
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Albany 7-18-1983 by L.L. No. 2-1983 as Ch. VII, Art. I, of the 1983 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 151-1
Purpose.
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§ 151-2
Title.
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§ 151-3
Scope.
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§ 151-4
Standard requirements.
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§ 151-5
Application and availability of remedies.
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§ 151-6
Partial invalidity.
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§ 151-7
Definitions.
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Article II
Exterior Maintenance, Safety, Sanitation and Appearance
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§ 151-8
Safety and sanitation; general requirements.
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§ 151-9
Open areas.
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§ 151-10
Infestation.
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§ 151-11
Garbage and refuse.
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§ 151-12
Buildings and structures.
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§ 151-13
Appearance; general requirements.
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§ 151-14
Landscaping.
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§ 151-15
Signs and billboards.
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§ 151-16
Windows.
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§ 151-17
Storefronts.
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§ 151-18
Protective coating for wood surfaces.
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§ 151-19
Awnings and marquees.
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§ 151-20
Vacant lots.
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§ 151-21
(Reserved)
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Article III
Structural Requirements
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§ 151-22
General requirements.
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§ 151-23
Exterior protection; foundation walls.
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§ 151-24
Stairs; porches; landings; balconies; fire escapes; railings.
chevron_right
§ 151-25
Weatherproof and watertight.
chevron_right
§ 151-26
Interior protection; free from dampness.
chevron_right
§ 151-27
Structural members.
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§ 151-28
Chimneys; flues and vents.
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§ 151-29
Stairs and railings.
chevron_right
§ 151-30
Floors, walls and ceilings.
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Article IV
Firesafety Requirements
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§ 151-31
Prohibited accumulations and storage.
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§ 151-32
Prevention of fire spread.
chevron_right
§ 151-33
Interior finishes; trim and decorative materials.
chevron_right
Article V
Equipment Requirements
chevron_right
§ 151-34
General requirements.
chevron_right
§ 151-35
Plumbing; general requirements.
chevron_right
§ 151-36
Water supply.
chevron_right
§ 151-37
Sewage drainage system.
chevron_right
§ 151-38
Storm drainage.
chevron_right
§ 151-39
Plumbing fixtures.
chevron_right
§ 151-40
Water supply tanks.
chevron_right
§ 151-41
Gas piping; requirements.
chevron_right
§ 151-42
Shutoff valves.
chevron_right
§ 151-43
Gas service equipment.
chevron_right
§ 151-44
Gas appliances.
chevron_right
§ 151-45
High-pressure gas.
chevron_right
§ 151-46
Liquefied petroleum gas.
chevron_right
§ 151-47
Heating; smoke control.
chevron_right
§ 151-48
Warm air heating.
chevron_right
§ 151-49
Fuel supply connection.
chevron_right
§ 151-50
Installation and clearance.
chevron_right
§ 151-51
Air supply.
chevron_right
§ 151-52
Removal of products of combustion.
chevron_right
§ 151-53
Safety devices.
chevron_right
§ 151-54
Chimneys; flues; gas vents; requirements.
chevron_right
§ 151-55
Firesafety.
chevron_right
§ 151-56
Electrical.
chevron_right
§ 151-57
Cooking and refrigeration.
chevron_right
§ 151-58
Air-conditioning systems.
chevron_right
§ 151-59
Ventilating systems.
chevron_right
§ 151-60
Air intake; exhaust openings.
chevron_right
§ 151-61
Ventilation requirements.
chevron_right
§ 151-62
Safety controls.
chevron_right
§ 151-63
Fuel oil; transportation.
chevron_right
§ 151-64
Storage tanks.
chevron_right
§ 151-65
Piping.
chevron_right
§ 151-66
Fire protection; fire alarm system.
chevron_right
§ 151-67
Sprinkler equipment.
chevron_right
§ 151-68
Standpipe systems.
chevron_right
§ 151-69
Portable extinguishers.
chevron_right
§ 151-70
Elevators and escalators.
chevron_right
Article VI
Administration and Compliance
chevron_right
§ 151-71
Title.
chevron_right
§ 151-72
Purpose and scope.
chevron_right
§ 151-73
Nonapplicability.
chevron_right
§ 151-74
Responsibilities of owners and operators.
chevron_right
§ 151-75
Responsibilities of operators.
chevron_right
§ 151-76
Administrative agency.
chevron_right
§ 151-77
Powers and duties.
chevron_right
§ 151-78
Inspection of premises.
chevron_right
§ 151-79
Access to premises.
chevron_right
§ 151-80
Identification of inspector.
chevron_right
§ 151-81
Notice of violation.
chevron_right
§ 151-82
Final order.
chevron_right
§ 151-83
Power to act in emergencies.
chevron_right
§ 151-84
Extension of compliance time.
chevron_right
§ 151-85
Transfer of ownership.
chevron_right
§ 151-86
Records.
chevron_right
§ 151-87
Designation of unfit premises.
chevron_right
§ 151-88
Notice of intent to vacate.
chevron_right
§ 151-89
Order to vacate.
chevron_right
§ 151-90
Vacation of unfit premises.
chevron_right
§ 151-91
Removal of posted notice.
chevron_right
§ 151-92
Vacated premises made secure.
chevron_right
§ 151-93
Notice of intent to demolish.
chevron_right
§ 151-94
Order to demolish.
chevron_right
§ 151-95
Bureau to make repairs or demolish.
chevron_right
§ 151-96
Recovery of expenses.
chevron_right
§ 151-97
Administrative liability.
chevron_right
§ 151-98
Penalties for offenses.
chevron_right
§ 151-99
Duties of legal officer.
chevron_right
§ 151-100
Right of appeal.
chevron_right
Article VII
Public Assembly Space Inspections
chevron_right
§ 151-101
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 151-102
Mandatory building inspection.
chevron_right
§ 151-103
Inspectors; Administrator to maintain list of inspectors.
chevron_right
§ 151-104
License required.
chevron_right
§ 151-105
Application for inspector's license; information required.
chevron_right
§ 151-106
Qualifications of inspectors; term of license.
chevron_right
§ 151-107
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 151-108
Suspension and revocation of licenses.
chevron_right
§ 151-109
Hearing required; notice; decision.
chevron_right
§ 151-110
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 151-111
Compliance with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
chevron_right
§ 151-112
Periodic inspection; display of certificate.
chevron_right
§ 151-113
Insurance requirements.
chevron_right
§ 151-114
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 151-115
Liability.
chevron_right
§ 151-116
Penalties for offenses.
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§ 151-117
Effective date.
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