Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-24
Plumbing systems
Operative Text
A. Buildings and portions thereof shall be provided with plumbing systems designed to dispose of the sewage from all fixtures and to furnish cold water to every water closet and urinal and hot and cold water to every sink, lavatory, bathtub and shower required therein. B. There shall be provided within each dwelling unit plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one kitchen sink, one water closet, one bathtub or shower and one lavatory. C. Privies, privy vaults and outhouses shall be prohibited on residential premises. D. In every multiple dwelling defined under Subsections B and D of the definition of "multiple dwelling" under § 238-4 hereof, there shall be one bathtub or shower, one water closet and one lavatory for each six of the occupants of said building.
Patchogue Code § 238-24 establishes minimum plumbing requirements for residential buildings. Every dwelling unit must include at least a kitchen sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory, all served by properly functioning hot and cold water systems. Outdoor privies and outhouses are banned on residential properties, and larger multiple dwellings must maintain a minimum ratio of one bathtub or shower, one toilet, and one lavatory for every six occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 238-24, compliant residential property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains the four required plumbing fixtures — kitchen sink, water closet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory — and that each is connected to both hot and cold water supplies as applicable. Operators of multiple dwellings covered by § 238-4 also track occupancy levels to confirm that the required fixture-to-occupant ratios are maintained as tenancy changes. Routine plumbing inspections and prompt repair of non-functioning fixtures are practices generally associated with meeting these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-24 gives residents of Patchogue a baseline right to functioning plumbing fixtures, including a kitchen sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory with appropriate hot and cold water. If a dwelling unit is missing required fixtures or if plumbing systems are not operational, this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint filed with the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Patchogue's housing code can help residents understand what documentation and reporting options are available under § 238-24.
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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