Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-30
Water supply tanks
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A. Water supply tanks shall be installed and maintained so as to be watertight, verminproof, rodentproof, resistant to corrosion and capable of withstanding the working pressures under normal operation. B. Supports for tanks shall be of noncombustible construction. C. 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. D. Means for emptying water supply tanks shall be provided and maintained in proper working condition. E. Potable water supply tanks for domestic supply and standpipe or automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained to furnish water in sufficient quantity and pressure for such systems.
Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances Chapter 124, Section 124-30 establishes construction and maintenance standards for water supply tanks in residential and other buildings. Tanks must be watertight, resistant to vermin and rodents, corrosion-resistant, and capable of handling normal working pressures, while their supports must be made of noncombustible materials. Tanks used for potable water, standpipe, or automatic sprinkler systems must deliver water in sufficient quantity and pressure, and a functioning means of emptying each tank must always be available.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Great Neck Plaza Code Chapter 124, Section 124-30 generally keep water supply tanks and their supports in continuous compliance with the structural and sanitary standards the provision outlines. Compliant operators routinely inspect tanks for watertightness, signs of corrosion, and vermin intrusion, and they verify that emptying mechanisms remain in proper working order. Supports are kept free of unauthorized loads, and potable or fire-suppression tanks are maintained to consistently deliver adequate water quantity and pressure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in buildings covered by Great Neck Plaza Code Chapter 124, Section 124-30 have an interest in knowing that their building's water supply tanks must meet specific safety and sanitation standards, including protection against vermin and adequate pressure for domestic and fire-suppression use. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting a tank is not being maintained as the provision requires—such as discolored water, visible corrosion, or pest activity near tank areas—they may consider documenting those conditions and reporting them to the appropriate Great Neck Plaza municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can also help residents understand what options may be available when maintenance concerns arise.
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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