Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-29
Plumbing
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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 supply systems shall be provided with safety devices designed to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures. C. Sewage drainage. (1) Plumbing fixtures shall drain to a sewage system connected to a public sewer or approved system of sewage disposal. (2) 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 225 , Sewers. (3) 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. (4) Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipes may be readily cleaned. D. Storm drainage. (1) 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. (2) The means for stormwater disposal shall be in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. (3) No stormwater shall be drained into sewers intended for sewage only, nor be discharged onto public sidewalks. E. Plumbing facilities. (1) 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. (2) 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 130º F. to 140º F. from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. (3) 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. (4) In multiple dwellings, each communal kitchen shall contain at least one kitchen sink, as provided in Table I, Communal Kitchen Equipment Requirements, in § 168-37C . (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) Urinals may be substituted in a men's toilet room for not more than 1/3 of the required number of water closets. (8) Privies are prohibited on residential premises. (9) In no case shall a kitchen sink be installed in a bedroom, attic or cellar or for any accessory purpose; a kitchen sink shall only be maintained as part of an approved kitchen required for a dwelling unit. F. 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. G. 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. H. 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.
Section 168-29 of Glen Cove's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive standards for plumbing systems in residential buildings, covering everything from water supply and sewage drainage to fixture requirements and swimming pools. The rule requires that potable water be continuously available from an approved, uncontaminated source, that sewage drain to an approved public or private system, and that stormwater be managed separately from sanitary sewers. Each dwelling unit must contain at minimum a kitchen sink, water closet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory, and hot water must be supplied between 130°F and 140°F from 6:00 a.m. to midnight in non-owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings and all multiple dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 168-29, property owners and managers are generally expected to keep all plumbing systems—pipes, fixtures, tanks, and drainage infrastructure—in good, safe, sanitary, and serviceable condition at all times. Compliant operators ensure that each dwelling unit contains the minimum required fixtures, that hot water is delivered within the specified temperature range during the required hours, and that water supply and sewage systems are connected to approved public systems when those systems are within the distances specified in the code. Operators of multiple dwellings with communal or dormitory arrangements also maintain the fixture ratios outlined in § 168-29(E) and ensure that outdoor swimming pools, if present, are enclosed by an approved barrier at least four feet in height.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 168-29 establishes baseline plumbing rights for residents of Glen Cove, including the right to continuous potable water, functioning sewage drainage, and a minimum set of plumbing fixtures within each dwelling unit. Tenants in non-owner-occupied one- and two-family homes and multiple dwellings are entitled to hot water within the 130°F–140°F range from 6:00 a.m. to midnight under this provision. Those who believe their housing does not meet the standards set out in § 168-29 may consider documenting the conditions, contacting Glen Cove's code enforcement office to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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