Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-36
Water system
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(A) General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water. (B) Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets and other hose bibs or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker. (C) Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely, and free from defects and leaks. (D) Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than 110°F (43°C) where hot water is required. A fuel-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-36 establishes comprehensive standards for residential and building water systems. Every plumbing fixture must be connected to an approved water supply, and fixtures requiring hot water must receive it at a minimum of 110°F. The water supply must be free from contamination, delivered at adequate pressure, and water heating equipment must be safely installed with proper relief valves and ventilation requirements for fuel-burning heaters.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-36, compliant property operators ensure that all plumbing fixtures are connected to an approved water system and that hot water is consistently available at no less than 110°F at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility. Operators also maintain backflow prevention devices such as vacuum breakers on hose bibs and shampoo basins, and verify that fuel-burning water heaters are not installed in closed occupied rooms without adequate combustion air. Routine inspection of pressure-relief valves, supply pressure, and leak-free connections is characteristic of ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-36 gives occupants the right to a safe, uncontaminated water supply with adequate pressure and hot water at a minimum of 110°F at all required fixtures. If a rental unit lacks hot water, has plumbing fixtures that are improperly connected, or shows signs of contamination or leaks, these conditions may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Huntington. Tenants experiencing such conditions may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies, including how a violation under this section might be raised in relevant 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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