Endicott, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-26
Water closet compartment and bathroom floor surfaces
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Every water closet compartment floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit the maintenance of wooden floors in such rooms, provided that such floors are as impervious to water as may reasonably be required of well-maintained wood floors.
Section 160-26 of Endicott's Code of Ordinances requires that floors in bathrooms and toilet compartments be constructed and kept in a way that resists water penetration and can be cleaned easily. The rule does not ban wooden floors outright, but any wood flooring in those spaces must meet a reasonable standard of water resistance for well-maintained wood. The provision focuses on ongoing maintenance, not just initial construction.
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Under § 160-26, compliant operators generally ensure that bathroom and water closet floors are made of materials that resist moisture and can be wiped or mopped clean without difficulty. If wooden floors are present in these areas, property managers typically maintain them to a standard of water resistance appropriate for well-kept wood—such as sealing, finishing, or refinishing as needed. Routine inspections of these surfaces help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-26 gives occupants a basis to raise concerns if bathroom or toilet-compartment floors are deteriorating in ways that allow water to seep in or make sanitary cleaning impossible. Tenants who observe cracked, rotting, or unsealed flooring in these areas may document the condition and report it to the appropriate Endicott code enforcement office. Local tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord does not address such conditions.
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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