§ 27-2056.22 Owner’s responsibility to inspect steam radiators.
AC § 27-2056.22
a. At least once every 2 years, the owner of a covered multiple dwelling shall cause an inspection to be conducted of all steam radiators located in all covered dwelling units and common areas within the covered multiple dwelling. b. When conducting an inspection pursuant to subdivision a of this section, the inspector shall inspect each component of the steam radiator to determine if it is in safe operating condition, in conjunction with any inspection requirements established by department rulemaking. A visual inspection shall also be performed for indicators of possible defects or damage of the steam radiator, including, but not limited to, leaking water, browning floors or walls, signs of corrosion on the steam radiator or its surrounding surfaces, or any other evidence of water damage. c. If an inspection reveals a defect or damage of a steam radiator, the inspector shall notify the tenant, the owner, and the department within 48 hours. The owner shall correct such defect or damage within 14 days of the inspection. If an inspection reveals that any steam radiator is in a condition that is likely to be hazardous to life or safety, the owner shall take the steam radiator out of service within 24 hours of such inspection and must repair or replace the steam radiator within 7 days of the inspection. d. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, nothing herein shall be construed to alter existing or future agreements which allocate responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this article between a tenant shareholder and a cooperative corporation or between the owner of a condominium unit and the board of managers of such condominium. e. The provisions of this article shall not apply to a covered dwelling unit in a covered multiple dwelling where (i) title to such multiple dwelling is held by a cooperative housing corporation or such dwelling unit is owned as a condominium unit, and (ii) such dwelling unit is occupied by the shareholder of record on the proprietary lease for such dwelling unit or the owner of record of such condominium unit, as is applicable, or the shareholder’s or record owner’s family. (L.L. 2025/151, 11/8/2025, eff. 5/7/2026)
