Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-106
Ventilation in bathrooms
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A. Adequacy. 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.
Section 190-106 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances establishes that every bathroom, shower room, toilet room, or compartment in a residential structure must have adequate ventilation. This can be achieved either through openable windows or openings totaling at least 1½ square feet facing open space, or through alternative methods that provide equivalent airflow. The rule sets a minimum standard intended to ensure sanitary and habitable conditions in residential bathrooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-106, compliant residential property operators ensure that every bathroom, shower room, toilet room, or compartment in their buildings meets the ventilation standard. Operators typically verify that openable window or vent areas total at least 1½ square feet facing open space, or that a mechanical or alternative ventilation system provides equivalent airflow. Routine inspections of these spaces help confirm that ventilation remains functional and meets the code's adequacy requirement over time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-106 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances gives residents the right to bathrooms, shower rooms, and toilet compartments that are adequately ventilated in their homes. If a bathroom lacks proper ventilation—such as no openable window of sufficient size and no working equivalent system—this may constitute a housing code violation that tenants can report to the appropriate Newburgh municipal code enforcement office. Tenants may also wish to document the condition and consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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