Showing ordinances that apply to Baldwin, NY
Baldwin is an unincorporated community (population 33,919) in Nassau County, New York. Because Baldwin is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Nassau County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The elevator maintenance rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Elevators in Nassau County multi-family and commercial buildings require annual inspection by NY Department of Labor licensed inspectors under Labor Law §236 and 12 NYCRR Part 39. Operating permits must be posted in elevator cars.
NY Labor Law Article 10 §236 governs elevator safety statewide. Inspections required annually; hydraulic elevators also need 5-year pressure testing. Licensed elevator mechanics and inspectors must meet state certification. Nassau municipalities enforce through building departments. Related Labor Law 240 scaffold law imposes strict liability for elevation-related worker injuries during elevator installation.
Expired certificate of operation: $500-$2,500 per day. Non-compliance can result in elevator shutdown. Labor Law 240 injuries: strict owner liability.
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