Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-15
Nonhabitable space
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A. Height. Nonhabitable space, except crawl spaces and attics, in multiple dwellings shall have a minimum height of seven feet measured from floor to ceiling. B. Toilet rooms and bathrooms. (1) Toilet rooms and bathrooms in one- and two-family dwellings shall have provisions for privacy. (2) Toilet rooms and bathrooms for dwelling units in multiple dwellings shall be located within the dwelling units and shall be accessible from any sleeping room without passing through any other sleeping room. (3) Unless located within dwelling units or directly connected with sleeping rooms, toilet rooms and bathrooms in multiple dwellings shall be provided in each story containing habitable space and shall be accessible thereto. (4) Toilet rooms for employees in multiple dwellings shall be in separate rooms for each sex where there are five or more employees, shall be readily accessible to such employees and shall not open directly into any public kitchen or other public space used for the cooking or preparation of food. (5) In one- and two-family dwellings, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material. (6) In multiple dwellings, floors of bathrooms, toilet rooms and similar spaces shall be waterproof. Such waterproofing shall extend six inches or more above floors except at doors, so that floors can be flushed or washed without leaking. C. Light and ventilation. (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with artificial light appropriate for the use of such rooms. (2) Laundry rooms, furnace rooms and similar nonhabitable space shall be provided with artificial light appropriate for the intended use of such rooms. (3) Stairs shall be provided with artificial light to allow safe ascent or descent. (4) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with either of the following: (a) Natural ventilation as required for habitable space, except that such openable areas shall be not less than 11/2 square feet for bathrooms or toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes. (b) Mechanical ventilation exhausting not less than 25 cubic feet per minute for bathrooms and toilet rooms and not less than 100 cubic feet per minute for kitchenettes. (5) Spaces in multiple dwellings which contain central heat-producing, air-conditioning and other equipment shall be ventilated to the outer air, and air from these spaces shall not be recirculated to other parts of the building. (6) Ventilation shall be provided in unheated attics, spaces below flat roofs and crawl spaces. Location and net areas of ventilation openings shall be such as to minimize deterioration of structural members from condensation or other causes, in conformity with generally accepted standards.
Section 183-15 of Canton Village's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum physical standards for nonhabitable spaces in residential buildings. It sets a seven-foot minimum ceiling height for most nonhabitable areas, requires bathrooms and toilet rooms to meet specific privacy, accessibility, and waterproofing standards depending on building type, and mandates adequate artificial lighting and ventilation for kitchenettes, bathrooms, laundry rooms, stairways, and mechanical equipment spaces. The rules differ based on whether the building is a one- or two-family dwelling or a multiple dwelling, and they address everything from floor materials to mechanical ventilation airflow rates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Canton Village should ensure that all nonhabitable spaces comply with the detailed requirements of § 183-15, which vary by building type. In multiple dwellings, this means verifying that nonhabitable areas (excluding crawl spaces and attics) meet the seven-foot ceiling height minimum, that bathroom floors are fully waterproofed with a six-inch upward extension, and that toilet rooms are accessible from dwelling units without passing through other sleeping rooms. Compliant operators also confirm that kitchenettes, bathrooms, stairways, and mechanical equipment rooms have appropriate artificial lighting and that ventilation systems—whether natural or mechanical—meet the specific airflow and opening-area thresholds stated in § 183-15.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Canton Village rental properties have a right to spaces that meet the habitability and safety standards set out in § 183-15, including properly waterproofed bathroom floors, accessible toilet facilities, and adequate lighting on stairways and in bathrooms. If a bathroom lacks privacy provisions, a floor is not waterproofed, or ventilation appears insufficient, these conditions may constitute code violations that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of the standards in § 183-15 may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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