Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 158-53
Ventilation in bathrooms
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A. Every bathroom, shower room, toilet room or compartment located in a structure used for human habitation shall be adequately ventilated. B. Bathrooms, shower rooms, toilet rooms or compartments shall have ventilation either by openable areas, the total of which shall not be less than 1 1/2 square feet facing open space, or by other methods which shall give equivalent ventilation.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-53 establishes that every bathroom, shower room, toilet room, or compartment in a residential structure must have adequate ventilation. That ventilation can be provided either through openable areas totaling at least 1½ square feet facing open space, or through alternative methods that achieve an equivalent level of air exchange. The rule sets a measurable minimum standard while allowing flexibility in how that standard is met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-53, operators of residential properties generally ensure that each bathroom, shower room, toilet room, or compartment meets the ventilation standard before a unit is occupied and as part of ongoing maintenance. Compliant properties either have openable windows or vents with a combined area of at least 1½ square feet facing open space, or they use mechanical or other ventilation systems that deliver equivalent airflow. Routine inspections of ventilation hardware—checking that windows open freely and that mechanical systems function properly—are a common part of maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evans, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 158 § 158-53 gives residential tenants the right to bathrooms and toilet rooms that are adequately ventilated, whether through openable areas of at least 1½ square feet or an equivalent alternative system. If a bathroom lacks functioning ventilation, that condition may constitute a housing code violation that a tenant can document and report to the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Evans, N.Y. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand the complaint process and what remedies may be available when a landlord fails to maintain required ventilation.
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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