Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-14
Public space
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A. Height. Public space shall have a minimum height of seven feet six inches measured from finished floor to finished ceiling. B. Light and ventilation. (1) Public spaces shall be provided with artificial light. (2) In public stairs, stairways and passageways artificial light shall be electric lighting available at all times so as to afford safe passage for occupants and users. Such lighting shall conform to the following: (a) A sufficient number of fixtures shall be provided so that the distance between fixtures is not more than 30 feet and so that no wall is more than 15 feet distant from a fixture. (b) Incandescent lighting shall be based on not less than 1/4 watt per square foot of floor area, except that each fixture shall have a lamp or lamps with a total of not less than 25 watts. (c) Fluorescent lighting shall be based on not less than 1/10 watt per square foot of floor area, except that each fixture shall have a lamp or lamps of a total of not less than 15 watts. (d) Where under these formulas the calculated wattage does not correspond to that of a standard lamp, the next larger size shall be used. (3) Public spaces shall be provided with either natural ventilation conforming to the requirements for habitable space or with mechanical ventilation.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-14 establishes minimum physical standards for public spaces in residential buildings, covering ceiling height, lighting, and ventilation. Public spaces must be at least seven feet six inches tall from finished floor to finished ceiling, and must be equipped with artificial lighting that meets specific wattage and fixture-spacing requirements. Stairways and passageways require electric lighting available at all times, and all public spaces must have either natural or mechanical ventilation meeting the standards set for habitable space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Canton Village should ensure that all public spaces comply with the dimensional and systems requirements of ch. 183 § 183-14. This means verifying ceiling heights, confirming that lighting fixtures are spaced no more than 30 feet apart with no wall more than 15 feet from a fixture, and using the correct minimum wattage calculations for incandescent or fluorescent lamps. Ventilation systems in public spaces should meet the same standards required for habitable rooms, whether through natural or mechanical means.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-14 establishes that residents and users of a building are entitled to public spaces—including stairways and passageways—that are adequately lit at all times and properly ventilated. If lighting in common areas is insufficient, fixtures are too far apart, or ventilation appears absent, these conditions may represent a violation of this provision. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them and report concerns to the local code enforcement office, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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