The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) has issued approximately $42,000 in assessed penalties to property owner Joel Friedman of Spring Valley, NY following the identification of 51 violations at 18 White Street in the Village of Spring Valley. Based upon the complaint from the Spring Valley Police, who observed the converted garage, an inspection took place. That action can save lives.”“The violations uncovered at this property presented serious life-safety concerns,” said Edward Markunas, Director of the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes. Sanitary Code Violations countywide can be reported to the Center for Rockland Codes Investigations (RCI) at 845-364-2585 or by filing a report online. The Rockland County Department of Health’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) provides free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms to eligible residents.