Watervliet, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 175 § 175-27
Toilet rooms and bathrooms
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Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall meet the following requirements: A. Toilet rooms and bathrooms in one- and two-family dwellings shall have provisions for privacy. B. Toilet rooms and bathrooms for dwelling units in multiple dwellings shall be located within the dwelling units and shall be accessible from any sleeping room without passing through any other sleeping room. C. Unless located within dwelling units or directly connected with sleeping rooms, toilet rooms and bathrooms in multiple dwellings shall be provided in each story containing habitable space and shall be accessible thereto. D. Toilet rooms for employees in multiple dwellings shall be in separate rooms for each sex where there are five or more employees, shall be readily accessible to the employees and shall not open directly into any public kitchen or other public space used for the cooking or preparation of food. E. In one- and two-family dwellings, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with floors of moisture resistant material. F. In multiple dwellings, floors of bathrooms, toilet rooms and similar spaces shall be waterproof; the waterproofing shall extend six inches or more above the floor, except at doors, so that floors can be flushed or washed without leaking.
Section 175-27 of Watervliet's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum standards for toilet rooms and bathrooms across different dwelling types. In one- and two-family homes, these spaces must offer privacy and have moisture-resistant flooring. In multiple dwellings, bathrooms must be located within each unit and accessible from sleeping rooms without passing through another sleeping room, and floors must be fully waterproofed with the waterproofing extending at least six inches up the walls. Where employee restrooms are required in multiple dwellings, they must be sex-segregated when five or more employees are present and must not open directly into food preparation areas.
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Operators of rental properties in Watervliet should ensure that all bathroom and toilet room configurations comply with § 175-27 based on the property type. In multiple dwellings, each unit's bathroom must be internally accessible without routing occupants through another sleeping room, and floor waterproofing must run at least six inches up the wall to allow proper cleaning. Owners of one- and two-family rentals should verify that bathroom floors use moisture-resistant materials and that adequate privacy provisions are in place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 175-27 of Watervliet's Code of Ordinances, tenants in multiple dwellings have a right to a bathroom located within their unit that is accessible from sleeping areas without passing through another sleeping room. If a bathroom lacks proper waterproofing, privacy provisions, or accessible placement as required by this section, that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards can document the conditions, contact the local code enforcement office, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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