Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-24
Heating
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A. General. Heating facilities and their accompanying chimneys, flues or stacks are to be installed in compliance with the ordinances of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson and be maintained in good order and repair so that they are capable of safely and adequately providing heat to enclosed spaces which are or may be normally occupied. Doors, windows and other parts of a building shall be constructed and maintained so as to prevent abnormal heat losses. Heating facilities utilizing gas as a fuel shall have a shutoff valve provided at or near the source of supply to the facility. B. Heating facilities shall be provided to safely and adequately maintain heat in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, toilet rooms or compartments within the walls of a dwelling to a temperature of at least 68º F. at a distance of three feet and more from the exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor level. The capability of said heating equipment shall be based upon an outside temperature of 0º F. C. Room heaters. No room heater that is independent of the heating system in the dwelling shall be used except where the unit or appliance is first approved by the office of the Fire Inspector of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson. D. Water heaters. Every dwelling shall be supplied with an approved water heater or heaters capable of supplying a sufficient quantity of water, heated to a temperature of at least 120º to every kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower located therein. Such water heater or heaters shall be properly connected to a supply of potable water.
Section 161-24 of Port Jefferson's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum heating standards for dwellings. Heating systems must be maintained in good working order and capable of keeping habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and toilet rooms at or above 68°F, measured three feet from exterior walls and five feet above the floor, based on an outside temperature of 0°F. Buildings must also limit abnormal heat loss through properly maintained doors and windows, and every dwelling must have an approved water heater capable of supplying water at a minimum of 120°F to all sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, and showers. Independent room heaters may only be used if first approved by the Port Jefferson Fire Inspector.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Port Jefferson Code § 161-24, compliant property operators keep all heating equipment, chimneys, flues, and stacks in good repair and capable of maintaining at least 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and toilet rooms during cold weather. Gas-fueled heating systems are equipped with a shutoff valve at or near the fuel supply, and any independent room heaters are approved in advance by the Village's Fire Inspector before use. Water heaters are maintained to deliver water at a minimum of 120°F to every kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub, and shower, and are connected to a potable water supply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-24 of the Port Jefferson Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to a dwelling that is heated to at least 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and toilet rooms, as well as access to hot water at a minimum of 120°F at all required fixtures. If a heating or hot water system is not meeting these standards, tenants may document the conditions and report the issue to the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson's code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can also provide general guidance on available options, including how violations of § 161-24 may be raised in relevant 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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