Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-101
Light in nonhabitable work space
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Every laundry, furnace room and all similar nonhabitable work space located in a structure used for human habitation shall have either adequate natural or artificial lighting available at all times.
Section 12-101 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances requires that utility and work areas within residential buildings—such as laundry rooms and furnace rooms—be lit at all times, whether by natural light or artificial means. The rule applies to any nonhabitable work space inside a structure where people live. The goal is to ensure these functional areas remain safely accessible regardless of the time of day or weather conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe Code ch. 12 § 12-101, operators of residential properties are generally expected to maintain functional lighting—natural or artificial—in all nonhabitable work spaces such as laundry rooms and furnace rooms at all times. Compliant property managers routinely inspect bulbs, fixtures, and wiring in these areas to ensure continuous illumination. Keeping maintenance logs and promptly addressing lighting failures in these spaces reflects the standard of care this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-101 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances gives residents of multi-unit or other residential structures a basis to expect that shared work spaces like laundry and furnace rooms are adequately lit at all times. If lighting in these areas is absent or consistently inadequate, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Tuckahoe. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord fails to maintain compliant conditions 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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