Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 90-51
Plumbing requirements
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A. Plumbing fixtures required. (1) Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall have the following plumbing fixtures: (a) Kitchens: kitchen sink. (b) Bathroom: toilet, bathtub or shower and lavatory. (2) Kitchen sinks, toilets, bathtubs or showers and lavatories shall be properly connected to waterlines (hot and cold) and waste lines. Where space prohibits installation of lavatory in bathroom, a location approved by the Building Inspector may be used. B. Required plumbing fixtures in rooming houses. Where sleeping accommodations are arranged as a dormitory, the same plumbing fixtures are required for each multiple of 15 persons or fraction thereof. Where toilet rooms are provided for the exclusive use of males, urinals may be substituted for not more than 1/3 of the required number of toilets. C. Potable water supply. Potable water from an approved source shall be available at all times. The domestic water supply system of the building shall be connected to an approved source, and shall not be subject to contamination. If water is supplied from a public source, it shall not be cross-connected to a private or unsafe water supply. D. Water supply systems. Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so as to provide, at all times, a supply of water to plumbing fixtures and appurtenances in a sufficient volume and pressure to enable the fixtures to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under normal conditions of use. E. Plumbing fixtures connected to sewer lines. All plumbing fixtures installed within structures used for human habitation shall be connected to sewer lines that discharge into a public sewage system or other approved means of disposal. F. Maintenance of plumbing fixtures. Every waterline, plumbing fixture and drain located in a structure used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected and maintained and capable of performing the functioning for which it was designed. G. Maintenance of plumbing fixtures. Every stack, waste, and sewer line located in a structure used for human habitation and every connecting sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and not be a source of structural deterioration or a health hazard.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-51 establishes baseline plumbing standards for all dwellings and dwelling units in Newark, New York. Every kitchen must have a sink, and every bathroom must have a toilet, a bathtub or shower, and a lavatory, all properly connected to hot and cold water lines and waste lines. The rule also requires that potable water be available at all times from an approved, uncontaminated source, that water pressure and volume be sufficient for normal fixture use, and that all plumbing connect to an approved sewage disposal system. All waterlines, fixtures, drains, stacks, and sewer lines must be kept in proper working order and must not create health hazards or structural deterioration.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-51, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains the required kitchen and bathroom fixtures—sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory—each connected to functioning hot and cold water lines and waste lines. Operators maintain water supply systems so that pressure and volume remain adequate for normal use without undue noise, and they verify that all connections run to an approved public sewage system or other approved disposal method. Routine inspections of stacks, drains, waste lines, and sewer connections help operators identify deterioration or health hazards before they become code violations, and any deviation from approved water sources or cross-connections with unsafe supplies should be corrected promptly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Newark, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 90 § 90-51 gives tenants the right to expect a fully equipped, properly functioning plumbing system in their dwelling, including required kitchen and bathroom fixtures, safe potable water at adequate pressure, and connections to an approved sewage system. If fixtures are missing, broken, lacking hot or cold water, or if drains or sewer lines are creating health hazards or structural damage, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards can document the conditions, notify their landlord in writing, contact Newark's local code enforcement or Building Inspector's office to request an inspection, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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