Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 — Housing Standards
Rye housing standards ordinance (Arts. I–VIII, 57 §§): minimum housing standards, owner duties, inspection, and enforcement for residential dwellings. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (57)
§ 108-1
Title
§ 108-10
Maximum occupancy
§ 108-11
Prohibited uses
§ 108-12
Habitable space
§ 108-13
Public space
§ 108-14
Nonhabitable space
§ 108-15
Access and vertical travel between stories
§ 108-16
Exits
§ 108-17
General requirements
§ 108-18
Exterior protection
§ 108-19
Interior protection
§ 108-2
Purpose
§ 108-20
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 108-21
Prevention of fire spread
§ 108-22
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 108-23
Fireplaces
§ 108-24
General requirements
§ 108-25
Plumbing
§ 108-26
Fuel gas
§ 108-27
Heating
§ 108-28
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 108-29
Incinerators
§ 108-3
Scope
§ 108-30
Electrical requirements
§ 108-31
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 108-32
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in one- and two-family dwellings
§ 108-33
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in multiple dwellings
§ 108-34
Fuel oil
§ 108-35
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
§ 108-36
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
§ 108-37
General requirements
§ 108-38
Open areas
§ 108-39
Buildings and structures
§ 108-4
Nonapplicability
§ 108-40
Infestation and screening
§ 108-41
Garbage and refuse
§ 108-42
Domestic animals and pets
§ 108-43
Responsibilities of owners
§ 108-44
Responsibilities of lodging-house operators
§ 108-45
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 108-46
Department of Buildings
§ 108-47
Duties of Building Inspector
§ 108-48
Right of entry
§ 108-49
Notice of violation
§ 108-5
Applicability; conflicting provisions
§ 108-50
Power to act in emergencies
§ 108-51
Recovery of expenses
§ 108-52
Extension of time for compliance
§ 108-53
Hearings
§ 108-54
Review by Supreme Court
§ 108-55
Records
§ 108-56
Penalties for offenses
§ 108-57
Severability
§ 108-6
Applicable statutes and standards
§ 108-7
Definitions
§ 108-8
General requirements
§ 108-9