Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-25
Sewage drainage system
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A. Plumbing fixtures shall be drained to a sewage drainage system, and such system shall be connected to a public sewer. B. 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. C. Each fixture directly connected to the sewage drainage system shall be equipped with a water seal trap. D. Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipes may be readily cleaned. E. 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. F. 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. G. 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.
Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-25 establishes comprehensive standards for how sewage drainage systems in buildings must be designed, connected, and maintained. All plumbing fixtures must drain to a system tied to the public sewer, and harmful substances may not enter the drainage system without approved intercepting devices. The rule also requires water seal traps on fixtures, adequate cleanouts, proper venting to prevent siphonage or pressure loss, and air breaks on drains serving food or sterile-goods equipment to prevent sewage contamination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential or commercial properties in Great Neck Plaza are generally expected to ensure full compliance with ch. 124 § 124-25 by keeping all plumbing fixtures connected to the public sewer through a properly maintained drainage system. Compliant operators routinely inspect and maintain water seal traps, cleanouts, and vent piping, and install approved interceptor devices before any potentially harmful substances can enter the drainage lines. Properties with food-service or sterile-goods equipment require air breaks on relevant drains to guard against sewage backflow contaminating those materials.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-25, tenants have an interest in knowing that their building's sewage drainage system — including traps, vents, cleanouts, and any necessary interceptors — must be properly installed and maintained by the property owner. If drains are backing up, traps appear to be missing or dry, or foul odors suggest venting problems, these conditions may indicate a violation of this provision. Tenants can document such conditions and report them to the appropriate Great Neck Plaza municipal code enforcement office, or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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