Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-37
Cooking and refrigeration
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A. General. (1) There shall be provided within each dwelling unit approved-type cooking and approved-type refrigeration equipment located in a kitchen or kitchenette. (2) Approved-type cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be of the stationary type. (3) Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be properly connected to the electrical system. (4) 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. (5) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. B. Ranges and gas refrigerators. (1) Ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation. (2) Water-cooled gas refrigerators shall be prohibited. (3) Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be installed and maintained so that the burner operates properly, there is no emission of 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. (4) Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be equipped with: (a) An integral flue which is resistant to the corrosive action of flue gases. (b) A dust-incinerating gas burner, gas pressure regulator, gas supply filter and thermostat. (c) A device to automatically shut off the gas supply to the burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. C. Communal kitchens. (1) Communal kitchens shall be provided with kitchen equipment complying with the requirements of Table I, Communal Kitchen Equipment Requirements, in Subsection C(2) , below. (2) Clear working space in front of such equipment shall be at least four feet. Table I - 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* 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 1 1/2 cubic feet per occupant *May be separate unit or part of range unit.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-37 requires that every dwelling unit be equipped with approved, stationary cooking and refrigeration equipment that is properly connected to the appropriate energy supply and kept in good working order. Gas-burning appliances must use solid metal pipe or approved connectors, and air-cooled gas refrigerators must meet specific safety standards including automatic gas shutoff when the pilot flame goes out. Communal kitchens must scale their equipment — sinks, ranges, ovens, refrigerators, and storage — according to the number of occupants served, with at least four feet of clear working space in front of each piece of equipment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental housing in Glen Cove subject to § 168-37 generally ensure that each dwelling unit contains stationary, approved-type cooking and refrigeration equipment that is correctly connected — electrically or via solid metal or approved gas connectors — and maintained in good operating condition. Landlords with air-cooled gas refrigerators on the premises typically verify that safety features such as automatic gas shutoff devices and integral corrosion-resistant flues are present and functional, and that water-cooled gas refrigerators are not in use. Those managing properties with communal kitchens generally audit equipment quantities against the occupant-based scaling table in § 168-37(C) and confirm that four feet of clear working space is maintained 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.
Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-37, tenants are entitled to cooking and refrigeration equipment that is properly installed, safely connected to the energy supply, and kept in good operating condition throughout their tenancy. If equipment is broken, improperly connected, or missing required safety features — such as the automatic gas shutoff required for air-cooled gas refrigerators — that may constitute a code violation that tenants can document and report to the appropriate Glen Cove municipal code enforcement office. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a violation of § 168-37 could be raised in a housing proceeding or used to seek repairs.
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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