Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-26
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A. Residential buildings intended for occupancy between the first day of November and the first day of May of the following year shall be provided with heating equipment designed to maintain a temperature of not less than 70º F. at a distance of three feet and more from exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms. The capability of the heating equipment to maintain such indoor temperature shall be based on the average of the recorded annual minimum outside temperatures for the locality. B. In multiple dwellings, adequate heat shall be provided to maintain the indoor temperature in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms at 70º F. from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. when the outside temperature falls below 55º F.
Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-26 establishes minimum heating standards for residential buildings. From November 1 through May 1, heating equipment must be capable of maintaining at least 70°F in habitable rooms, kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, measured three feet from exterior walls and five feet above the floor. In multiple dwellings specifically, that same 70°F threshold must be actively maintained between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. whenever outdoor temperatures drop below 55°F.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Thomaston subject to ch. 116 § 116-26 generally ensure that heating systems are sized and maintained to reach 70°F in all covered spaces throughout the November–May heating season, based on local average minimum outdoor temperatures. Managers of multiple dwellings additionally confirm that heat is reliably delivered during the 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. window on any day the outside temperature falls below 55°F. Routine equipment inspections and temperature logs help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of Thomaston rental housing are entitled under ch. 116 § 116-26 to a minimum indoor temperature of 70°F in living spaces, kitchenettes, and bathrooms during the heating season, and tenants in multiple dwellings have an additional right to that temperature during daytime and evening hours when it is cold outside. If heat falls short of these standards, tenants may document conditions—such as dated thermometer readings—and report the issue to the local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can explain available options, which may include filing a formal complaint or raising the violation in other 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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