Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-29

Plumbing

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Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-29
A. General. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good, safe, sanitary, and serviceable condition. B. Water supply. (1) Potable water from an approved source shall be available at all times. The domestic water supply system of the building shall be connected to such approved source, shall not be subject to contamination, and shall not be connected to unsafe water supplies. (2) The source of water supply for a one- or two-family dwelling shall be a public water supply system, when such system is within 100 feet of the premises on which the building is located, measured along a street, alley, or right-of-way, and a connection may lawfully be made thereto. (3) The source of water supply for a multiple dwelling shall be a public water supply system, when such system is within 500 feet of the premises on which the building is located, measured along a street, alley, or right-of-way, and a connection may lawfully be made thereto. (4) Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained to provide at all times a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices, and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily. (5) Hot water shall be supplied in sufficient quantity at all times commensurate with the number of occupants and the normal usage. Water heaters or central water-heating equipment shall be maintained in operating condition. (6) Hot-water supply systems shall be provided with safety devices designed to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures. (7) Mechanical fittings shall be required for all CPVC water line installations. C. Sewage and stormwater drainage systems shall be maintained so as to function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects. (1) Sewage drainage. (a) Plumbing fixtures shall drain to a sewage system connected to a public sewer or approved system of sewage disposal. (b) The means of sewage disposal shall be a public sanitary sewer when it is available, and connection to such sewer shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 242 , Sanitary Sewers, of the City of Auburn Municipal Code. (c) No sewage from a plumbing system shall be discharged into the waters of the State of New York (as defined in state law) unless specifically approved by the authority having jurisdiction, under and in accordance with state law. (d) Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipes may be readily cleaned. (e) Four banded extra-heavy couplings shall be required for all no-hub cast-iron pipe and fittings used above ground and for sewer laterals. (2) Storm drainage. (a) An approved system of stormwater disposal shall be provided for the safe and efficient drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and courts and other open areas on the premises. (b) The means for stormwater disposal shall be in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. (c) No stormwater shall be drained into sewers intended for sewage only or be discharged onto public sidewalks or streets. (3) Plumbing facilities. (a) Buildings and structures shall be provided with plumbing systems designed to dispose of the sewage from all fixtures and to furnish cold water to every water closet and urinal and hot and cold water to every sink, lavatory, bathtub, and shower required therein. (b) In one- and two-family dwellings, not wholly owner-occupied, and in all multiple dwellings hot water shall be furnished within a temperature range of 110° F. to 120° F. (c) There shall be provided within each dwelling unit plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one kitchen sink, one water closet, one bathtub or shower, and one lavatory. With every water closet there shall be a lavatory within the same room. (d) In multiple dwellings, each communal kitchen shall contain at least one kitchen sink, as provided in Table I. (e) In multiple dwellings, where hotel units or lodging units are not provided with sanitary facilities therein, for each multiple of six male or six female occupants to be accommodated, or fractions thereof, there shall be provided, in separate rooms for each sex, plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one water closet, one bathtub or shower, and one lavatory. (f) In multiple dwellings, where sleeping accommodations are arranged as dormitory units, for each multiple of 10 male or eight female occupants to be accommodated, or fractions thereof, there shall be provided, in separate rooms for each sex, plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one water closet, one bathtub or shower, and one lavatory. (g) Urinals may be substituted in a men's toilet room for not more than 1/3 of the required number of water closets. (h) Privies are prohibited on residential premises. D. Plumbing fixtures. (1) Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth, nonabsorbent material, and free from concealed fouling surfaces. (2) Plumbing fixtures shall be spaced to be readily accessible for their intended use. (3) Plumbing fixtures shall be located in spaces that are accessible, lighted, and ventilated. E. Swimming pools. (1) Swimming pools shall be designed and maintained in accordance with generally accepted standards. (2) Drains shall be provided so that the pool can be safely and adequately drained. (3) Filtering, sterilizing, and auxiliary equipment shall be adequate to maintain the sanitary quality of water during each period the pool is in use. Equipment containing gases or disinfectants capable of giving off irritating, toxic, or flammable fumes shall be located in ventilated rooms. (4) The installation shall be designed and maintained to prevent dirt, sand, or other foreign matter from entering the bathing area. (5) An approved enclosure, at least four feet in height, shall be provided around outdoor swimming pools so that such pools are inaccessible to small children. The enclosure may surround either the pool area or the property. F. Water supply tanks. (1) Water supply tanks shall be maintained watertight, verminproof, rodentproof and resistant to corrosion. (2) Supports for tanks shall be of noncombustible construction. (3) Tanks and their supports shall not be used to support equipment or structures other than for tank use, except where specially designed for such other use. (4) Means for emptying water supply tanks shall be maintained in proper working condition. (5) Potable water supply tanks for domestic supply and standpipe or automatic sprinkler systems shall be maintained to furnish water in sufficient quantity and pressure for such systems.
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Plain English

Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-29 establishes comprehensive standards for plumbing systems in residential buildings, covering everything from water supply and hot water availability to sewage disposal, stormwater drainage, required fixtures, swimming pools, and water storage tanks. The rule requires that potable water be continuously available from an approved source, that hot water be supplied within a safe temperature range, and that each dwelling unit contain a minimum set of plumbing fixtures. Sewage must flow to an approved public or permitted disposal system, and stormwater must be managed separately from sanitary sewers. All plumbing components—pipes, fixtures, tanks, and safety devices—must be kept in good, safe, sanitary, and serviceable condition at all times.

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For Property Managers

Operators of residential properties in Auburn should be aware that § 182-29 sets out detailed, ongoing maintenance obligations for every aspect of a building's plumbing infrastructure. Compliant operators routinely inspect and service water heaters, pressure-relief devices, and supply lines; verify that hot water is delivered within the 110°F–120°F range required for non-owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings; and confirm that each dwelling unit contains at minimum a kitchen sink, water closet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory. Operators also ensure that sewage drains to a properly connected public sewer or approved system, that stormwater is handled through a separate approved drainage system, and that any swimming pools or water supply tanks on the premises meet the specific construction and maintenance standards outlined in § 182-29.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-29, tenants in rental housing have a right to continuously available potable water, hot water supplied within a safe temperature range, and a minimum set of functioning plumbing fixtures in each dwelling unit. If plumbing systems are not maintained in good, safe, sanitary, and serviceable condition—for example, if hot water is absent, fixtures are broken, or sewage is not properly draining—this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint or code enforcement action. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the landlord in writing, and reaching out to Auburn's local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to understand available options under § 182-29.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Auburn Code ch. 242
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Auburn Code § 182-17
Auburn Code § 182-12
Auburn Code § 182-25
Auburn Code § 182-39
Auburn Code § 182-39
Auburn Code § 182-62
Auburn Code § 182-60
Auburn Code § 182-68
Auburn Code § 182-67

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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