Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 151 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 151-69
General plumbing facilities and fixture requirements
Operative Text
A. Scope. The provisions of §§ 151-69 through 151-75 shall govern the minimum plumbing systems, facilities and plumbing fixtures to be provided. B. Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any structure or premises which does not comply with the requirements of this article.
Section 151-69 of Amherst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 151 establishes the scope and responsibility framework for minimum plumbing standards that apply to all covered structures. The rule sets the owner of any structure as the party responsible for providing and maintaining plumbing facilities and fixtures that meet the code's requirements. Neither owner-occupants nor landlords may allow a structure to be occupied if it falls short of these plumbing standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 151-69, property owners in Amherst bear direct responsibility for ensuring that all plumbing systems, facilities, and fixtures meet the minimum standards detailed in §§ 151-69 through 151-75. Compliant operators generally conduct routine inspections of plumbing infrastructure, address deficiencies before units are occupied, and maintain ongoing upkeep to prevent conditions that would bring a property out of compliance. Permitting occupancy of a non-compliant structure is itself a violation of this provision, so proactive maintenance practices are central to how compliant operators manage their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151-69 of Amherst's housing code establishes that tenants have a right to occupy structures that meet minimum plumbing standards, with the legal obligation to provide and maintain those standards resting squarely on the property owner. If plumbing facilities or fixtures in a rental unit appear to fall below the minimums outlined in §§ 151-69 through 151-75, tenants may have grounds to raise a code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Amherst. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Amherst, N.Y., housing law can help tenants understand the range of options available to them when plumbing conditions are inadequate.
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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