Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-7
Heating
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A. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in a safe and good working condition and capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water-closet compartments to a temperature of at least 70° F. at a distance three feet above floor level, with the outside temperature at 10° F. during the period from October 1 through May 1. B. Every space heater shall be properly vented through an approved flue leading to the outer air and shall be adequately insulated from all combustible materials.
Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-7 establishes minimum heating standards for all dwellings in the city. From October 1 through May 1, heating systems must be capable of maintaining at least 70°F measured three feet above floor level in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water-closet compartments, even when outside temperatures drop to 10°F. Additionally, any space heater used in a dwelling must be properly vented through an approved flue to the outside and kept adequately insulated from combustible materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-7, compliant property operators ensure that heating equipment is professionally installed, routinely maintained, and capable of reaching the required 70°F threshold throughout the heating season from October 1 through May 1. Operators generally schedule pre-season inspections to confirm that systems can perform adequately even at the benchmark outdoor temperature of 10°F. Where space heaters are present, compliant operators verify that each unit is connected to an approved, properly vented flue and that adequate clearance from combustible materials is maintained.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-7 gives tenants the right to adequately heated living spaces—including all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water-closet compartments—during the October 1 through May 1 heating season. If a dwelling fails to reach the required 70°F standard or if a space heater appears improperly vented or unsafe, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the City of Glens Falls Code Enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in New York State can also provide general information about available remedies and enforcement paths 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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