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Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 61-A
Multiple Dwelling
ARTICLE 3
Multiple Dwellings--general Provisions
TITLE 2
Fire Protection and Safety
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Shafts, elevators and dumbwaiters
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SECTION 51-B
Mirrors in connection with self-service elevators
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SECTION 51-A
Peepholes
Multiple Dwelling (MDW) CHAPTER 61-A, ARTICLE 3, TITLE 2
§ 51-a. Peepholes. In every multiple dwelling the owner shall provide
and maintain a peephole in the entrance door of each housing unit. Such
peephole shall be located, as prescribed by the department, but shall be
so located as to enable a person in such housing unit to view from the
inside of the entrance door any person immediately outside of the
entrance door to such housing unit. The provisions of this section shall
not apply to hotels or apartment hotels or to college or school
dormitories.