Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-30
Cooking and refrigeration
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. (3) Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. The gas supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. (4) Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Communal kitchens shall contain at least one kitchen sink, at least one kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not less than four top burners and at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. Dining space and eating facilities where provided in the kitchen area shall comply with the requirements of communal dining rooms. (2) Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two linear feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Section 178-30 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances requires that every dwelling unit be equipped with functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment that is kept in good working order. Gas-burning cooking appliances must be permanently installed and connected using solid metal pipe or tubing, while solid-fuel-burning equipment must be properly vented. Where communal kitchens and dining rooms are provided, the rule sets minimum standards for equipment and space, including at least a sink, a stove with four burners and an oven, and a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet, as well as defined dining space per occupant.
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Under § 178-30, property owners and managers are generally expected to supply and maintain appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment in every dwelling unit, ensuring all appliances remain in good operating condition. For gas appliances, compliant operators use solid metal pipe or tubing for connections and ensure the equipment is permanently fastened; solid-fuel appliances are properly vented. In buildings with communal kitchens or dining rooms, operators typically verify that the space meets the specific equipment minimums and per-occupant dining space requirements outlined in § 178-30(B).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 178-30 gives occupants the right to have functioning, properly installed cooking and refrigeration equipment in their dwelling unit, and to communal kitchen and dining facilities that meet the code's minimum standards if such spaces are provided. If equipment is broken, improperly connected, or a communal kitchen falls short of the requirements set out in § 178-30, tenants may have grounds to raise a housing code violation with the City of Hornell's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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