North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-12
Heating
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No person shall occupy as owner or occupant or let to another for occupancy any structure or portion thereof which does not comply with the following requirements: A. General. Heating facilities and their accompanying chimneys, flues or stacks are to be installed in compliance with the ordinances of the Town of North Hempstead and be maintained in good order and repair so that they are capable of safely and adequately providing heat to enclosed spaces which are or may be normally occupied. Doors, windows and other parts of a building shall be constructed and maintained so as to prevent abnormal heat losses. Heating facilities utilizing gas as a fuel shall have a shutoff valve provided at or near the source of supply to the facility. B. Heating facilities shall be provided to safely and adequately maintain heat in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, toilet rooms or compartments within the walls of a dwelling to a temperature of at least 68° F. at a distance of three feet or more from the exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor level. The capability of said heating equipment shall be based upon an outside temperature of 0° F. C. Room heaters. No room heater that is independent of the heating system in the dwelling shall be used except where the unit or appliance is first approved by the office of the Fire Marshal of the County of Nassau. D. Water heaters. Every dwelling shall be supplied with an approved water heater or heaters capable of supplying a sufficient quantity of water heated to a temperature of at least 120° F. to every kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower located therein. Such water heater or heaters shall be properly connected to a supply of potable water.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-12 establishes minimum heating standards for all occupied dwellings and structures in the town. Heating systems must be safely installed, properly maintained, and capable of keeping habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet areas at a minimum of 68°F under outdoor conditions as cold as 0°F, measured at least three feet from exterior walls and five feet above the floor. Hot water heaters must supply water at no less than 120°F to all kitchen sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, and showers, and any standalone room heater not part of the central system requires prior approval from the Nassau County Fire Marshal's office.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-12 generally keep heating equipment, chimneys, flues, and stacks in good repair and verify that the system can maintain 68°F in all habitable spaces even when outdoor temperatures drop to 0°F. Compliant operators ensure that gas-fueled heating systems have a shutoff valve at or near the fuel supply, that doors and windows are maintained to prevent abnormal heat loss, and that water heaters consistently deliver water at a minimum of 120°F to all required fixtures. Before allowing tenants to use any standalone room heater that is independent of the central heating system, operators under this provision obtain prior approval from the Nassau County Fire Marshal's office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-12, tenants have a right to live in a dwelling where the heating system maintains at least 68°F in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet areas, and where hot water of at least 120°F is available at kitchen sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, and showers. If a dwelling fails to meet these standards—for example, if heat is inadequate or hot water is insufficient—tenants may document the conditions and raise the violation with the Town of North Hempstead's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help residents understand the range of options available, including filing a formal complaint or raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding.
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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