Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-35
Required heat; certification of equipment
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A. Residential buildings intended for occupancy between the 15th day of September and the 15th day of May of the following year shall be provided with heating equipment designed to maintain an average temperature of not less than 68° F. when measured three feet away from an outside wall at a height of five feet above the floor when the outside temperature is zero degrees Fahrenheit. B. Upon request of the Building Inspector, the owner, occupant or operator shall provide certification by a heating engineer that the design of the heating equipment meets the requirements hereof.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-35 establishes a minimum heating standard for residential buildings during the cold-weather season, which runs from September 15 through May 15. Heating equipment must be capable of maintaining an indoor average temperature of at least 68°F, measured three feet from an outside wall at five feet above the floor, even when outdoor temperatures drop to zero degrees Fahrenheit. When the Building Inspector requests it, the owner, occupant, or operator must supply a certified heating engineer's documentation confirming the equipment's design meets this standard.
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Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-35, property owners and operators of residential buildings are generally expected to ensure that installed heating systems are engineered to meet the 68°F minimum threshold throughout the September 15–May 15 heating season. Compliant operators typically retain documentation—such as a heating engineer's certification—so it can be produced promptly if the Building Inspector requests it. Keeping equipment serviced and certification records on file are practices commonly associated with meeting this provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-35 gives residential tenants a basis to expect that their building's heating system is designed to maintain at least 68°F during the September 15–May 15 season, even in extreme cold. If a building appears to fall short of this standard, tenants may consider contacting the Evans Building Inspector's office, which has authority to request engineering certification from the owner or operator. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing codes can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be 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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