Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-14
Nonhabitable space
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A. Height. Nonhabitable space, except crawl spaces and attics in multiple dwellings, shall have minimum height of seven feet, measured from floor to ceiling. B. Bathrooms and toilet rooms. (1) Toilet rooms and bathrooms in one- and two-family dwellings shall be so constructed as to provide privacy. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) 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 such employees and shall not open directly into any common kitchen or other common space used for the cooking or preparation of food. (5) In one- and two-family dwellings, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material. (6) In multiple dwellings, floors of bathrooms, toilet rooms and similar spaces shall be waterproof; such waterproofing shall extend six inches or more above floor level except at doors, so that floors can be flushed or washed without leaking occurring. C. Light and ventilation. (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with electric light appropriate for the use of such rooms. (2) Laundry rooms, furnace rooms and similar nonhabitable space shall be provided with electric light appropriate for the intended use of such rooms. (3) Stairs shall be provided with electric light to allow safe ascent or descent. (4) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with either of the following: (a) Natural ventilation as required for habitable space, except that such openable areas shall be not less than 1 1/2 square feet for bathrooms or toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes. (b) Mechanical ventilation exhausting not less than 25 cubic feet per minute (cfm) for bathrooms and toilet rooms and not less than 100 cfm for kitchenettes. (5) Spaces in multiple dwellings which contain central-heat-producing, air-conditioning and other equipment shall be ventilated to the outer air, and air from these spaces shall not be recirculated to other parts of the building. (6) Ventilation shall be provided in unheated attics, spaces below flat roofs and crawl spaces. Location and net areas of ventilation openings shall be such as to minimize deterioration of structural members from condensation or other causes, in conformity with generally accepted standards.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-14 establishes minimum physical standards for nonhabitable spaces in residential buildings. It sets a seven-foot minimum ceiling height for most nonhabitable areas, requires bathrooms and toilet rooms to meet specific privacy, accessibility, and waterproofing standards depending on building type, and mandates adequate electric lighting and ventilation for kitchenettes, bathrooms, stairways, and mechanical equipment spaces. The rule applies differently to one- and two-family dwellings versus multiple dwellings, with stricter requirements for larger residential buildings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Evans, N.Y. subject to ch. 158 § 158-14 generally ensure that nonhabitable spaces meet the prescribed ceiling heights, that bathrooms and toilet rooms are properly located, waterproofed, and accessible without routing occupants through other sleeping rooms, and that all required spaces receive appropriate electric lighting. Compliant managers of multiple dwellings also verify that mechanical equipment rooms are vented to the outside and that attics, crawl spaces, and spaces below flat roofs have ventilation openings sized to prevent moisture-related structural damage. Maintaining documentation of floor waterproofing materials, ventilation measurements, and lighting installations can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 158-14.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Evans, N.Y. have an interest in knowing that ch. 158 § 158-14 entitles them to bathrooms and toilet rooms that meet minimum standards for privacy, accessibility, waterproofing, lighting, and ventilation in their dwelling type. If a bathroom lacks proper waterproofing, a toilet room is inaccessible without passing through another sleeping room, or ventilation appears inadequate, these conditions may constitute violations of § 158-14 that can be raised with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint or enforcement options may be available under this provision.
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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