Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-14
Light; electrical; ventilation
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A. Lighting. (1) Natural light in habitable rooms. Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum aggregate area available for unobstructed light shall be not less than 10% of the floor area of such rooms. All window sashes shall be glazed and provided with suitable hardware. (2) Light in nonhabitable space. Every stair, hall, cellar, basement and bathroom located in a structure used for human habitation shall have either adequate natural or artificial light available at all times. (3) Light in nonhabitable work space. Every laundry, furnace room and all similar nonhabitable work space located in a structure used for human habitation shall have either adequate natural or artificial lighting available at all times. (4) Light in public halls and stairways. Every public hall and common stairway located in a structure used for human habitation and which is used primarily for ingress and egress in connection with two or more dwelling units or rooming units shall be supplied with a proper amount of natural light or lighting facilities controllable by the occupants of the structure and available at all times. B. Electrical requirements. (1) General requirements. Existing electrical fixtures, devices, wiring and systems shall be maintained in safe working condition and in a manner which will avoid a potential source of ignition or shock and shall be properly connected to a reasonable, adequate source of electrical power. Any old deteriorated, unused and/or unapproved materials and equipment shall be removed and replaced, as may be required, with approved materials and equipment. Existing electrical installations or systems shall further be installed in accordance with standards in force at the time of installation and approved by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Any alterations, major repairs or additional installations shall comply with the requirements of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Fixed wiring, equipment, fixtures and devices shall be firmly secured to the surface on which they are mounted. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be protected against excessive current demands by properly rated over current devices installed in approved locations. All panelboards shall be kept free from encumbrances and shall be accessible at all times. (2) Exceptions. The Manager of the Building Department of the Village of Manorhaven may request other repairs, alterations, removal of and/or additional wiring, equipment, safety controls or methods when he deems it necessary to assure safety to the occupants or users. He may further modify the requirements of this subsection for a particular location when in his opinion reasonable and adequate safety is assured by a different but equally safe installation. C. Ventilation. (1) Ventilation in habitable rooms. Every habitable room shall be ventilated either by openable areas equal to 45% of the required window area or by equivalent mechanical ventilation. (2) Ventilation in bathrooms. (a) Every bathroom, shower room, toilet room or compartment located in a structure used for human habitation shall be adequately ventilated. (b) Rules and regulations. Bathrooms, shower rooms, toilet rooms or compartments shall have ventilation either by openable areas, the total of which shall not be less than 1 1/2 square feet facing open space, or by other methods which shall give equivalent ventilation.
Manorhaven Code ch. 82 § 82-14 establishes minimum standards for light, electricity, and ventilation in residential structures. Habitable rooms must receive natural light through windows or skylights covering at least 10% of the floor area, and must be ventilated through openable areas or mechanical equivalents. All common areas, stairways, and non-habitable spaces must have adequate lighting at all times, electrical systems must be kept in safe working order, and bathrooms must meet specific ventilation requirements.
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Under Manorhaven Code ch. 82 § 82-14, compliant property operators routinely inspect windows and skylights to confirm they meet the 10% natural-light threshold in every habitable room, ensure all common halls and stairways are continuously lit, and verify that bathroom ventilation meets the minimum openable-area or mechanical-equivalent standard. Electrical systems, fixtures, and wiring are kept in safe working condition, free of deteriorated or unapproved materials, with panelboards unobstructed and accessible. The Village's Building Department Manager retains authority under this section to require additional repairs or modifications when safety concerns arise, so maintaining open communication with that office is a practice commonly associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Manorhaven Code ch. 82 § 82-14 gives occupants of residential structures the right to adequate natural light in living spaces, continuously available lighting in hallways, stairways, and bathrooms, safe and properly maintained electrical systems, and sufficient ventilation throughout the unit. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these standards—such as a window that is blocked or a bathroom with no working ventilation—tenants may document the conditions and bring them to the attention of the Village of Manorhaven Building Department, which oversees enforcement of this section. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help residents understand the range of options available when conditions under § 82-14 are not being met.
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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