Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-14
Maintenance of plumbing, heating and electrical facilities
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A. Maintenance of plumbing fixtures. Every water line, plumbing fixture and drain located in a structure used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected and maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. B. Maintenance of plumbing systems. Every stack, waste and sewer line located in a structure used for human habitation and every connecting sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and not be a source of structural deterioration or a health hazard. C. Installation of heating equipment. (1) Every heating, cooking and water-heating device located in a structure used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. (2) All heating, cooking and water-heating equipment burning solid fuels shall be rigidly connected to a chimney or flue, and such heating equipment burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be rigidly connected to a supply line and, where required, to a chimney, flue or vent. D. Maintenance and operation of heating equipment. Every heating, cooking and water-heating device located in a structure used for human habitation shall be so maintained and operated as to be free from fire, health and accident hazards. E. Storage of fuels. All fuels stored on the premises for the operation of heat-producing equipment shall be stored in a safe manner. F. Maintenance of electric wiring and devices. (1) Electric wiring and devices located in a structure used for human habitation shall be so designed, installed and maintained as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or an electric hazard. (2) The rating or setting of overcurrent devices shall not be in excess of the carrying capacity of the circuit conductor.
Port Chester Code ch. 197 § 197-14 establishes baseline standards for the condition and operation of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in residential structures. Plumbing fixtures, drains, stacks, and sewer lines must be properly installed and kept free of health hazards and structural deterioration. Heating, cooking, and water-heating equipment must be safely connected, maintained, and operated, and electrical wiring and devices must not pose ignition or shock hazards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Port Chester Code ch. 197 § 197-14, compliant property operators routinely inspect and service all water lines, plumbing fixtures, drains, and sewer connections to ensure they function as designed and do not create health or structural risks. Heating and water-heating equipment is kept properly connected to appropriate fuel supplies, chimneys, or vents, and is operated free from fire and accident hazards, with fuels stored safely on the premises. Electrical wiring and overcurrent devices are maintained so that circuit conductors are never loaded beyond their rated capacity and do not present an ignition or shock risk.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Port Chester Code ch. 197 § 197-14 gives tenants a basis to expect that plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in their homes are properly installed, maintained, and safe to use. If fixtures are broken, heating equipment is malfunctioning, or wiring appears hazardous, a tenant may report conditions to the Port Chester Code Enforcement office, which is responsible for inspecting residential properties for compliance with this chapter. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how documented violations under § 197-14 can be raised in housing proceedings or used to support other remedies available under New York law.
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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