The purpose of this article is to provide minimum
standards, in terms of performance objectives implemented by specific
requirements, governing the condition, occupancy, per capita space
requirements and maintenance of multiple dwellings in the Town of
Niskayuna and establishing reasonable safeguards for the health, safety
and welfare of the users and occupants thereof.
[Amended 11-19-1991 by L.L. No. 3-1991]
As used in this article, any word or phrase
which is defined in the Multiple Residence Law or the State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code provisions applicable to multiple
dwellings has the meaning prescribed for such word or phrase in said
law or code, and, in addition, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AGENT
A person designated by the lessor of a multiple dwelling
for service of any notice of violation or other service or process
pursuant to the provisions of this article.
COMPLEX
More than one building, each used as a multiple dwelling,
and accessory structures, if there be any, under a single ownership.
GARBAGE
Animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation,
cooking, serving and nonconsumption of food.
INFESTATION
The presence, within or contiguous to a building or dwelling
unit, of insects, rodents, vermin or other pests.
OCCUPANT
Any person occupying a dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling.
OPERATOR
The owner or any other person who functions as the lessor
of dwelling units in a multiple dwelling or his designated representative.
PLUMBING SYSTEM
The water supply system, drainage system, vent system, fixtures
and traps, including their respective connections and devices, within
the property lines of the premises.
POTABLE WATER
Water which is approved for drinking, culinary and domestic
uses.
REFUSE
All putrescible and nonputrescible solids, except body wastes.
SEWAGE
Liquid wastes containing animal and/or vegetable matter in
suspension or solution.
[Amended 11-19-1991 by L.L. No. 13-1991]
A. Compliance with the provisions of this Article shall
include, as a minimum, maintenance of the multiple dwelling and grounds
thereof in compliance with: Table A, Space Requirements; Table B,
Structural Requirements; Table C, FireSafety Requirements; Table D,
General Property Maintenance Requirements; and Table E, Equipment
Requirements, which tables are a part of this Article as enacted,
and as such tables may be amended from time to time by the Town Board
of the Town of Niskayuna by local law or ordinance and the applicable provisions of said Multiple Residence
Law and said State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code in effect
at the time the certificate of occupancy for the multiple dwelling
was issued.
B. Installations, alterations and repairs to multiple
dwellings which are required to correct violations and materials,
assemblies and equipment utilized in connection therewith shall be
safe to persons and property. Conformity of such work, materials,
assemblies or equipment with applicable requirements of the State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and generally accepted standards
shall satisfy this requirement.