Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-84
Water supply tanks
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A. Water supply tanks shall be installed and maintained so as to be watertight, verminproof, rodentproof, resistant to corrosion and capable of withstanding the working pressures under normal operation. B. Supports for tanks shall be of noncombustible construction. C. Tanks and their supports shall not be used to support equipment or structures other than for tank use, except where specially designed for such other use. D. Means for emptying water supply tanks shall be provided and maintained in proper working condition. E. Potable water supply tanks for domestic supply and standpipe or automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained to furnish water in sufficient quantity and pressure for such systems.
Section 77-84 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances establishes construction and maintenance standards for water supply tanks in residential and other buildings. Tanks must be watertight, verminproof, rodentproof, corrosion-resistant, and capable of handling normal working pressures, while their supports must be made of noncombustible materials. The provision also requires that tanks used for potable water, standpipe, or automatic sprinkler systems deliver water in sufficient quantity and pressure, and that a means of emptying each tank be kept in working order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 77 § 77-84 generally ensure that all water supply tanks are inspected and maintained to remain watertight, free of vermin and rodent access, and structurally sound under normal operating pressures. Compliant operators use noncombustible materials for tank supports and avoid loading those supports with unrelated equipment or structures unless the system was specifically engineered for such dual use. Maintaining functional drain or emptying mechanisms and verifying that potable, standpipe, and sprinkler tanks deliver adequate water pressure are also standard parts of ongoing property maintenance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 77-84 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances, tenants have an interest in knowing that water supply tanks serving their building must meet specific safety and sanitary standards, including being verminproof and delivering sufficient water pressure. If a tank appears to be leaking, structurally compromised, or failing to supply adequate water, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Oneida. Tenants can also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how a documented violation under ch. 77 § 77-84 might be raised in housing or habitability proceedings.
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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