Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-426
Cooking and refrigeration
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13-98.1. General. (a) There shall be provided within each dwelling unit approved-type cooking and approved-type refrigeration equipment located in a kitchen or kitchenette. (b) Approved-type cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of the stationary type. (c) Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be properly connected to the electrical system. (d) Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be connected to the gas supply system with pipe or tubing of solid metal, or approved appliance connectors. (e) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. 13-98.2. Ranges and gas refrigerators. (a) Ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation. (b) Water-cooled gas refrigerators shall be prohibited. (c) All-cooled gas refrigerators shall be installed and maintained so that the burner operates properly, there is no emission or excessive heat or odors, there is no discharge of carbon monoxide, the flue is not internally clogged, the flue outlet is free of obstructions, and the refrigerator is not otherwise defective. (d) Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be equipped with: (1) An integral flue which is resistant to the corrosive action of flue gases; (2) A dust-incinerating gas burner, gas pressure regulator, gas supply filter and thermostat; and (3) A device to automatically shut off the gas supply to the burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. 13-98.3. Commercial kitchens. (a) Communal kitchens shall be provided with kitchen equipment complying with the requirements of table 13-98.3 (c). (b) Clear working space in front of such equipment shall be at least four feet. TABLE 13-98.3(C). COMMUNAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Number of occupants served Equipment 12 and less 13 or more Sink 24-inch front Additional 24-inch unit for each multiple of 6 occupants or fraction thereof. Range 4 burners Additional 4-burner unit for each multiple of 6 occupants or fraction thereof. Oven 1 6 cubic feet Additional 6-cubic foot unit for each multiple of 6 occupants or fraction thereof. Refrigerator 12 cubic feet Additional 1 cubic foot per occupant. Storage cabinets 42 cubic feet Additional 1½ cubic feet per occupant. 1 May be separate unit or part of range unit.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-426 establishes standards for cooking and refrigeration equipment in dwelling units and communal kitchens. Each dwelling unit must have approved, stationary cooking and refrigeration equipment that is properly connected to electrical or gas supply systems and kept in good working order. Communal kitchens must meet specific equipment-to-occupant ratios for sinks, ranges, ovens, refrigerators, and storage, and water-cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited outright.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-426, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains approved, stationary cooking and refrigeration equipment that is correctly connected to the appropriate utility system and maintained in good operating condition. For gas appliances, operators use solid metal pipe or approved connectors, and for air-cooled gas refrigerators, they verify that all required safety components—including automatic gas shutoff devices—are present and functional. Operators of buildings with communal kitchens size and maintain equipment according to the occupant-based table in § 8-426, keeping at least four feet of clear working space in front of all kitchen equipment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-426 gives tenants the right to have properly installed, maintained, and code-compliant cooking and refrigeration equipment in their dwelling unit or communal kitchen. If equipment is broken, improperly connected, or missing required safety features, that may constitute a housing code violation that tenants can raise with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Elmira. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet the standards set out in § 8-426 may also consult a local 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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