Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-31
Plumbing facilities
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A. Buildings and portions thereof shall be provided with plumbing systems designed to dispose of the sewage from all fixtures and to furnish cold water to every water closet and urinal and hot water, not less than 120° F. and not more than 150° F., and cold water to every sink, lavatory, bathtub and shower required therein. B. There shall be provided within each dwelling unit plumbing fixtures consisting of at least: (1) One kitchen sink. (2) One water closet. (3) One bathtub or shower. (4) One lavatory. C. Where multiple dwellings contain sleeping accommodations arranged as individual rooms or suites, for each multiple of six sleeping rooms, or fraction thereof, there shall be provided plumbing fixtures consisting of at least: (1) One water closet. (2) One bathtub or shower. (3) One lavatory. D. Where multiple dwellings contain sleeping accommodations arranged as a dormitory, for each multiple of 15 persons, or fraction thereof, so accommodated, there shall be provided and located adjacent thereto plumbing fixtures consisting of at least: (1) One water closet. (2) One bathtub or shower. (3) One lavatory. E. Urinals may be substituted in men's toilet rooms for not more than 1/3 of the required number of water closets. F. Privies and outhouses shall be prohibited on all types of premises.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-31 establishes minimum plumbing requirements for residential buildings, including the types and quantities of fixtures that must be present and the temperature range for hot water supply (between 120°F and 150°F). Every dwelling unit must contain at least a kitchen sink, a water closet, a bathtub or shower, and a lavatory, while rooming houses and dormitories must meet scaled fixture ratios based on the number of rooms or occupants. The provision also prohibits privies and outhouses on all premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Evans must ensure that each dwelling unit contains the four baseline plumbing fixtures required under § 158-31, and that hot water is delivered within the specified temperature range. Owners of rooming houses or dormitories must calculate fixture counts against the applicable ratios — one set of fixtures per six sleeping rooms, or one set per fifteen dormitory occupants — and maintain those ratios as occupancy changes. Compliant operators also confirm that no privies or outhouses exist on any portion of the property, as these are expressly prohibited under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-31, tenants in dwelling units are entitled to a minimum set of functioning plumbing fixtures — a kitchen sink, water closet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory — as well as hot water within the prescribed temperature range. If any of these fixtures are absent, non-functional, or if hot water falls outside the required range, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Evans municipal code can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available.
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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