Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-7
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A. All plumbing fixtures required by this section shall be connected to an approved source of water supply and to an approved system of sewage disposal. B. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in good working order. C. Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy and which is equipped with a flush water closet and a lavatory basin. D. Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy to a person in the room and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower. E. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink properly connected to the hot and cold water supply and the sewer system. F. In every rooming house, the following minimum plumbing fixtures are required for each multiple of six (6) sleeping rooms: water closet, bathtub or shower and lavatory. G. Every kitchen sink, lavatory and bathtub or shower required by this chapter shall be properly connected with both hot and cold water lines. The hot water lines shall provide an adequate supply of hot water consisting of a minimum of one 25-gallon hot water heater per each dwelling, or by other means to provide a constant minimum temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit at each fixture requiring hot water. (1) Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to provide the minimum level of health and safety as required herein.
Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-7 establishes baseline plumbing and sanitation requirements for all dwelling units and rooming houses. Every dwelling unit must have a private bathroom with a flush toilet and sink, a separate private space with a bathtub or shower, and a kitchen sink — all connected to both hot and cold water. Hot water must reach at least 110°F at each fixture, supplied by at least a 25-gallon water heater per dwelling or an equivalent system, and rooming houses must provide a minimum set of fixtures for every six sleeping rooms.
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Operators of residential properties in Gloversville are generally expected to ensure that all plumbing fixtures covered under ch. 170 § 170-7 are properly installed, connected to approved water supply and sewage systems, and maintained in good working order. Compliant landlords typically verify that each dwelling unit contains a private toilet and lavatory, a private bathtub or shower, and a kitchen sink with functioning hot and cold water connections. Rooming house operators generally confirm that the required ratio of fixtures to sleeping rooms is met and that hot water is consistently delivered at the 110°F minimum — and that any existing structure not meeting these standards is brought into compliance through alteration or repair.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-7, tenants are entitled to a dwelling unit with a private toilet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower, as well as a kitchen sink supplied with hot and cold water meeting the stated temperature and capacity minimums. If these facilities are absent, broken, or not properly connected, that condition may constitute a code violation that tenants can report to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may also consider consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them, including raising the violation in relevant legal proceedings.
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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