Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-29
Water supply tanks
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A. Water supply tanks shall be installed and maintained so as to be watertight, verminproof, rodentproof, resistant to corrosion and capable of withstanding the working pressures under normal operation. B. Supports for tanks shall be of noncombustible construction. C. Tanks and their supports shall not be used to support equipment or structures other than for tank use, except where specially designed for such other use. D. Means for emptying water supply tanks shall be provided and maintained in proper working condition. E. Potable water supply tanks for domestic supply and standpipe or automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained to furnish water in sufficient quantity and pressure for such systems.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-29 establishes standards for water supply tanks in residential and other buildings. Tanks must be watertight, resistant to vermin and rodents, corrosion-resistant, and capable of handling normal working pressures, while their supports must be made of noncombustible materials. Tanks used for potable water, standpipe, or automatic sprinkler systems must deliver water in sufficient quantity and pressure, and a functioning means of emptying each tank must always be available.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 321 § 321-29 generally ensure that all water supply tanks are inspected and maintained to remain watertight, verminproof, rodentproof, and corrosion-resistant at all times. Compliant operators verify that tank supports are constructed of noncombustible materials and are not used to bear unrelated equipment or structures unless the tank system was specifically engineered for that purpose. Operators also keep emptying mechanisms in proper working order and confirm that potable, standpipe, and sprinkler tanks consistently deliver adequate water quantity and pressure.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings covered by ch. 321 § 321-29 have an interest in knowing that their building's water supply tanks must meet specific structural and sanitary standards, including being watertight, vermin-free, and capable of supplying sufficient water pressure. If a tenant observes signs of tank deterioration, pest intrusion, or inadequate water supply, they may report concerns to the appropriate Great Neck or Nassau County code enforcement authority. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how housing code violations under provisions like § 321-29 may be raised in 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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