Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-13
Public space
Operative Text
A. Height. Public space shall have a minimum height of seven feet six inches, measured from floor to ceiling. B. Light and ventilation. (1) Public lobbies and lounges shall be provided with electric light conforming to the requirements of Subsection E of § 182-17 . (2) Public reception, ball, meeting, lecture, and recreation rooms, and similar public spaces, shall be provided with electric light appropriate for the intended use. (3) Public spaces shall be provided with either natural ventilation, conforming to the requirements for habitable space, or with mechanical ventilation conforming to the requirements of Table II.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-13 establishes minimum physical standards for shared or common areas in residential or mixed-use buildings. These spaces must have ceilings at least seven feet six inches above the floor, and they must receive adequate lighting—either through specified electric light standards or use-appropriate fixtures depending on the room type. Ventilation must also be provided, either through natural means meeting habitable-space requirements or through a compliant mechanical system as outlined in Table II of the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of buildings subject to Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-13 generally ensure that all public spaces—lobbies, lounges, meeting rooms, recreation areas, and similar common areas—maintain a ceiling height of at least seven feet six inches. Compliant operators also verify that electric lighting meets the standards referenced in § 182-17(E) for lobbies and lounges, and that other public rooms have lighting appropriate to their intended use. Ventilation systems in these spaces are typically confirmed to satisfy either the natural ventilation standards for habitable space or the mechanical ventilation specifications in Table II.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who use shared common areas in Auburn buildings covered by ch. 182 § 182-13 have an interest in knowing that those spaces are required to meet minimum ceiling height, lighting, and ventilation standards. If a common area appears to fall short of these requirements—such as inadequate lighting in a lobby or poor ventilation in a shared recreation room—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and raising the issue with building management or the relevant local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can also help residents understand how to report potential violations of provisions like § 182-13.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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