Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 175 — Housing Standards
Watervliet housing standards ordinance (Arts. I–VIII, §§ 175-1–175-56, 56 §§): minimum housing standards, owner duties, inspection, and enforcement. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (56)
§ 175-1
Title
§ 175-10
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 175-11
Position of Housing Inspector established; duties
§ 175-12
Powers and duties of enforcement officer
§ 175-13
Notification of violation
§ 175-14
Abatement of violations; costs to be lien; service of complaints
§ 175-15
Penalties for offenses
§ 175-16
Board of Appeals created; appointment and organization
§ 175-17
Appeals to the Board; fees
§ 175-18
Powers of the Board
§ 175-19
Decisions of the Board
§ 175-2
Definitions
§ 175-20
Reports by the Board
§ 175-21
General requirements
§ 175-22
Occupancy classifications
§ 175-23
Maximum occupancy
§ 175-24
Prohibited uses of space
§ 175-25
Habitable space
§ 175-26
Public space
§ 175-27
Toilet rooms and bathrooms
§ 175-28
Nonhabitable space
§ 175-29
Access and vertical travel between stories
§ 175-3
Purpose
§ 175-30
Exits
§ 175-31
General requirements
§ 175-32
Exterior protection
§ 175-33
Interior protection
§ 175-34
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 175-35
Preventing the spread of fire
§ 175-36
Interior finish and trim materials
§ 175-37
Fireplaces
§ 175-38
General requirements
§ 175-39
Plumbing
§ 175-4
Effective date
§ 175-40
Fuel gas
§ 175-41
Heating
§ 175-42
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 175-43
Incinerators
§ 175-44
Electrical installations
§ 175-45
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 175-46
Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation in one- and two-family dwellings
§ 175-47
Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation in multiple dwellings
§ 175-48
Fuel oil
§ 175-49
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
§ 175-5
Applicability
§ 175-50
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
§ 175-51
General requirements
§ 175-52
Open areas
§ 175-53
Buildings and structures
§ 175-54
Infestation and screening
§ 175-55
Garbage and refuse
§ 175-56
Domestic animals and pets
§ 175-6
Interpretation and effect
§ 175-7
Construction standards
§ 175-8
Responsibilities of owners
§ 175-9