Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-29
Plumbing
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A. General requirements. (1) Plumbing systems shall be maintained in sanitary and serviceable condition. (2) Plumbing systems shall be maintained so as not to weaken structural members nor cause damage or deterioration to any part of the building through fixture usage. B. Water supply. (1) Potable water from an approved source shall be available at all times in residential buildings. The domestic water supply system of the building shall be connected to such approved source and shall not be subject to contamination. When supplied from a public source, the potable water supply system shall not be connected to private or unsafe water supplies. (2) Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so as to provide at all times a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under all normal conditions of use. (3) Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so that water used for purposes of cooling or heating shall not be reintroduced into the domestic water supply system nor be distributed through such equipment to plumbing fixtures. (4) Hot-water supply systems shall be provided with safety devices arranged to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures. C. Sewage drainage system. (1) Plumbing fixtures shall be drained to a sewage drainage system and such system shall be connected to a public sewer. (2) Sewage or other waste shall not be discharged into the ground. (3) Substances which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage disposal process shall not be discharged into the building drainage system unless it is provided with approved devices suitable for intercepting such substances. (4) Each fixture directly connected to the sewage drainage system shall be equipped with a water seal trap. (5) Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipes may be readily cleaned. (6) The drainage system and its attendant vent piping shall be maintained so as to provide adequate circulation of air in all pipes in order that siphonage, aspiration or pressure will not cause a loss of trap seal under ordinary conditions of use. (7) Each vent terminal to the outer air shall be installed and maintained so as to minimize the possibilities of clogging, frost closure, the return of foul air to the building or the creation of a nuisance to adjacent premises. (8) Drains provided for fixtures, devices, appliances or apparatus containing food, water, sterile goods or similar materials shall be equipped with air breaks adequate to prevent contamination of such contents from any possible backup of sewage through the direct or indirect drainage piping. D. Plumbing facilities. (1) 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 and cold water to every sink, lavatory, bathtub and shower required therein. In multiple dwellings, hot water shall be furnished at a temperature range of one hundred thirty degrees to one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit (130° to 140° F.) from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. (2) There shall be provided within each dwelling unit plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one kitchen sink, one water closet, one bathtub or shower and one lavatory. (3) Urinals may be substituted in men's toilet rooms for not more than 1/3 of the required number of water closets. E. Plumbing fixtures. (1) Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth nonabsorbent material and shall be free from concealed fouling surfaces. (2) Plumbing fixtures shall be so spaced as to be reasonably accessible for their intended use. (3) Plumbing fixtures shall be located in spaces that are accessible, lighted and ventilated.
Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-29 establishes comprehensive standards for plumbing systems in residential buildings, covering everything from water supply safety and pressure adequacy to sewage drainage and fixture requirements. The rule requires that potable water remain available at all times from an approved, uncontaminated source, and that hot water in multiple dwellings be supplied between 130°F and 140°F from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. Each dwelling unit must contain at minimum a kitchen sink, water closet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory, and all fixtures must be made of smooth, nonabsorbent materials and placed in accessible, lighted, and ventilated spaces. Drainage systems must connect to a public sewer, and no sewage or harmful substances may be discharged into the ground or building drainage without appropriate intercepting devices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-29, compliant property operators routinely inspect plumbing systems to confirm they remain in sanitary and serviceable condition without causing structural damage or deterioration. Operators of multiple dwellings ensure that hot water is consistently delivered within the 130°F–140°F range during the required hours and that every dwelling unit contains the four minimum required fixtures. Maintaining adequate cleanouts, functioning water seal traps, proper vent terminals, and safety devices on hot-water systems are among the ongoing maintenance practices associated with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Garden City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-29 gives residents a basis to expect continuously available potable water, properly pressured plumbing, and hot water at the required temperature range in multiple dwellings during specified hours. If a dwelling unit is missing required fixtures, has drainage problems, or lacks adequate water pressure or temperature, these conditions may constitute violations of this section that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenants experiencing such conditions may also wish to document the issues in writing, consult a tenant-rights organization, or explore whether a violation can be raised as a defense in relevant housing proceedings.
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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