Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-27
Cooking and refrigeration facilities
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. (3) 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. (4) Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Communal kitchens shall contain at least one kitchen sink; at least one kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not fewer than four top burners; at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. Dining space and eating facilities where provided in the kitchen area shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. (2) Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two linear feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Section 140-27 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances requires that every dwelling unit be equipped with functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment that is kept in good working order. Gas-burning cooking appliances must be permanently installed and connected using solid metal pipe or tubing, while solid-fuel-burning appliances must be properly vented. Where communal kitchens and dining rooms are provided instead of individual unit facilities, the code sets specific minimum standards for equipment and space, including at least one sink, a stove with an oven and four burners, and a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet, as well as defined dining space per occupant.
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Operators of rental properties in Wallkill subject to § 140-27 generally ensure that each dwelling unit contains cooking and refrigeration equipment that is functional and properly maintained at all times. For gas appliances, compliance means permanent installation with solid metal supply connections; solid-fuel appliances require appropriate venting. Landlords who provide communal kitchen or dining facilities must verify that those spaces meet the specific equipment minimums and per-occupant space requirements set out in § 140-27(B) before occupancy and on an ongoing basis.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 140-27 of the Wallkill Code of Ordinances, tenants are entitled to cooking and refrigeration equipment that is present and maintained in good operating condition within their dwelling unit or in a compliant communal facility. If equipment is broken, improperly installed, or missing, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Wallkill. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of the standards in § 140-27 may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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