Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-40
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A. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. B. Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. C. Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Gas supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. D. Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented.
Section 116-40 of Thomaston's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration equipment in every dwelling unit. The rule requires that such equipment be present, kept in working order, and—where gas or solid-fuel appliances are involved—properly installed and vented. Gas-burning cooking appliances must be permanently secured and connected using solid metal pipe or tubing, while solid-fuel-burning appliances must have appropriate ventilation.
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Under § 116-40, compliant operators ensure that every dwelling unit they manage is equipped with functioning cooking and refrigeration appliances at all times. Gas-burning cooking equipment is permanently fastened in place and connected via solid metal pipe or tubing—not flexible non-metal connectors—and solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment is properly vented to the exterior. Routine inspections and prompt repairs help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the good-operating-condition standard the section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 116-40 gives tenants a basis to expect that their unit comes with working cooking and refrigeration equipment and that gas or solid-fuel appliances are safely installed and vented. If equipment is missing, broken, or appears improperly connected, tenants can document the condition in writing and notify their landlord; unresolved issues may be reported to the local code-enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Thomaston area can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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