Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-35
Water supply tanks
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A. Installation and maintenance. Water supply tanks shall be installed and maintained so as to be watertight, verminproof, rodentproof, resistant to corrosion and capable of withstanding the working pressures under normal operation. B. Construction of supports. Supports for tanks shall be of noncombustible construction. C. Use of tanks, supports for supporting other equipment, structures. Tanks and their supports shall not be used to support equipment or structures other than for tank use, except where specially designed for such other use. D. Emptying. Means for emptying water supply tanks shall be provided and maintained in proper working condition. E. Domestic use, standpipe or automatic sprinkler systems. Potable water supply tanks for domestic supply and standpipe or automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained to furnish water in sufficient quantity and pressure for such systems.
Section 147-35 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 establishes standards for water supply tanks in buildings. Tanks must be watertight, resistant to pests and corrosion, and capable of handling normal working pressures, while their supports must be made of noncombustible materials. Tanks used for domestic water, standpipe, or automatic sprinkler systems must deliver water in sufficient quantity and pressure, and a means of emptying each tank must be kept in working order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-35 generally keep water supply tanks inspected and maintained to confirm they remain watertight, verminproof, and corrosion-resistant. Compliant operators ensure that tank supports are constructed of noncombustible materials and that tanks are not used to bear unrelated equipment or structures unless specifically engineered for that purpose. Maintaining functional emptying mechanisms and verifying that potable water systems deliver adequate pressure and volume are also part of routine compliance practice under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in buildings covered by Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-35 have an interest in knowing that their building's water supply tanks must meet specific safety and sanitation standards. If a tenant observes signs of tank deterioration, pest intrusion, inadequate water pressure, or other conditions that may indicate noncompliance with § 147-35, they may consider documenting those conditions and reporting them to the appropriate local housing or building code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Valley's local code can help residents understand available options, including how a code violation might 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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