Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-51
Electric fixtures in bathrooms
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Every bathroom, shower room, toilet room or compartment located in a structure used for human habitation shall have permanently installed artificial electric lighting fixtures.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-51 establishes that any bathroom, shower room, toilet room, or similar compartment within a residential structure must be equipped with permanently installed artificial electric lighting fixtures. This is a baseline habitability standard, not a discretionary feature. The rule applies to the space itself, meaning portable or temporary lighting solutions do not satisfy the requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 158 § 158-51, compliant residential property operators ensure that every bathroom, shower room, toilet room, and comparable compartment in their buildings has a permanently installed electric lighting fixture—not a plug-in lamp or extension cord arrangement. Routine property inspections typically include verifying that these fixtures remain functional and properly installed. Keeping maintenance records and promptly addressing any fixture failures are practices generally associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 158-51 of the Evans Code of Ordinances gives residents of habitable structures the right to have permanently installed electric lighting in every bathroom, shower room, and toilet room. If a rental unit lacks such fixtures or they have fallen into disrepair, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a habitability standard like this one is not being met.
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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