Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-79
Sewage drainage systems
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A. Plumbing fixtures shall be drained to a sewage drainage system and such system shall be connected to a public sewer or to an adequate and approved system of sewage disposal. B. Where a public sewer is not available, a system shall be provided to receive and dispose of sewage without health hazard or nuisance. C. Sewage or other waste shall not be discharged into the ground or into a waterway unless it has first been rendered harmless through subjection to treatment or to natural processes in conformity with generally accepted standards. D. Substances which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage disposal process shall not be discharged into the building drainage system unless it is provided with approved devices suitable for intercepting such substances. E. Each fixture directly connected to the sewage drainage system shall be equipped with a water seal trap. F. Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipes may be readily cleaned. G. The drainage system and its attendant vent piping shall be maintained so as to provide adequate circulation of air in all pipes in order that siphonage, aspiration or pressure will not cause a loss of trap seal under ordinary conditions of use. H. Each vent terminal to the outer air shall be installed and maintained so as to minimize the possibilities of clogging, frost closure, the return of foul air to the building or the creation of a nuisance to adjacent premises. I. Drains provided for fixtures, devices, appliances or apparatus containing food, water, sterile goods or similar material shall be equipped with air breaks, adequate to prevent contamination of such contents from any possible backup of sewage through the direct or indirect drainage piping.
Section 77-79 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive standards for how sewage drainage systems in buildings must be designed, connected, and maintained. Plumbing fixtures must drain to an approved sewage system connected either to a public sewer or a properly approved disposal alternative, and raw sewage may not be discharged into the ground or waterways unless adequately treated. The provision also sets specific requirements for water seal traps, cleanouts, vent piping, and air breaks on fixtures handling food or sterile goods, all aimed at preventing health hazards, contamination, and nuisance conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-79 are generally expected to ensure that all plumbing fixtures are connected to an approved sewage system—whether public or a permitted alternative—and that no untreated waste is discharged into the ground or waterways. Compliant operators routinely verify that each fixture has a functioning water seal trap, that cleanouts are accessible and maintained, and that vent piping is kept clear to prevent siphonage or pressure loss. Buildings with fixtures handling food, water, or sterile goods should be equipped with proper air breaks to guard against sewage backflow contamination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-79 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances ch. 77 sets baseline standards that landlords must meet for sewage drainage systems in residential properties, including proper connections, functioning traps, maintained cleanouts, and adequate venting. Tenants who observe conditions such as sewage odors, slow or backing-up drains, or signs of improper waste discharge may have grounds to raise a housing code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Oneida. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing offices can provide general information about how to document conditions and what complaint or inspection processes may be available under this provision.
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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