Oswego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 149 — Housing Standards
Oswego housing standards ordinance (Arts. I–XIV, 77 §§): comprehensive minimum housing standards covering habitability, owner duties, inspection, and enforcement. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (77)
§ 149-1
Title
§ 149-10
Maximum occupancy
§ 149-11
Prohibited uses
§ 149-12
Habitable space
§ 149-13
Public space
§ 149-14
Nonhabitable space
§ 149-15
Access and vertical travel between stories
§ 149-16
Exits
§ 149-17
General requirements
§ 149-18
Exterior protection
§ 149-19
Interior protection
§ 149-2
Purpose
§ 149-20
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 149-21
Prevention of the spread of fire
§ 149-22
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 149-23
Fireplaces
§ 149-24
General requirements
§ 149-25
Plumbing
§ 149-26
Fuel gas
§ 149-27
Heating
§ 149-28
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 149-29
Incinerators
§ 149-3
Scope
§ 149-30
Electrical
§ 149-31
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 149-32
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in one- and two-family dwellings
§ 149-33
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in multiple residences
§ 149-34
Fuel oil
§ 149-35
Fire protection in multiple residences
§ 149-36
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple residences
§ 149-37
General requirements
§ 149-38
Open areas
§ 149-39
Building and structures
§ 149-4
Applicability
§ 149-40
Infestation and screening
§ 149-41
Garbage and refuse
§ 149-42
Title
§ 149-43
Purpose
§ 149-44
Scope
§ 149-45
Conflicts with other provisions
§ 149-46
Reference to construction code and other laws
§ 149-47
Permit
§ 149-48
Definitions
§ 149-49
General requirements
§ 149-5
Conflicts with other provisions
§ 149-50
Design and construction
§ 149-51
Space requirements
§ 149-52
Light and ventilation
§ 149-53
Mechanical systems and equipment
§ 149-54
Maintenance
§ 149-55
General requirements
§ 149-56
Utilities
§ 149-57
Mobile home lots
§ 149-58
Community areas
§ 149-59
Community structures
§ 149-6
Reference to construction code and other laws
§ 149-60
Community fuel storage
§ 149-61
Property maintenance
§ 149-62
Title
§ 149-63
Purpose
§ 149-64
Applicability
§ 149-65
Exceptions
§ 149-66
Administrative Agency
§ 149-67
Powers and duties of City Engineer or authorized representative
§ 149-68
Inspection
§ 149-69
Records
§ 149-7
Definitions
§ 149-70
Penalties for offenses
§ 149-71
Responsibilities of owners
§ 149-72
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
§ 149-73
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 149-74
Board of Appeals
§ 149-75
Variances
§ 149-76
Procedure
§ 149-77
Procedure
§ 149-8
General requirements
§ 149-9