Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-37
Cooking and refrigeration; dining space
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with approved cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted standards. (3) Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Gas supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. (4) Solid fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: Communal kitchens shall contain at least one kitchen sink, at least one kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not fewer than four top burners and at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity, but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. Dining space and eating facilities where provided in the kitchen area shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two linear feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Section 215-37 of the Jamestown Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration in dwelling units and communal spaces. Every dwelling unit must have approved, properly maintained cooking and refrigeration equipment, with gas appliances permanently connected via solid metal pipe and solid-fuel appliances properly vented. Communal kitchens must meet specific minimum equipment thresholds—including a sink, a stove with oven and at least four burners, and a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet—while communal dining rooms must provide at least one chair and two linear feet of dining space per permitted occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Jamestown should ensure that every dwelling unit covered by § 215-37 is equipped with cooking and refrigeration appliances that meet approval standards and are kept in good working order. Gas cooking equipment must be permanently fastened and connected with solid metal pipe or tubing, and solid-fuel appliances must be properly vented. Landlords managing properties with communal kitchens and dining rooms should verify that those shared spaces meet the specific equipment and space minimums set out in § 215-37, including the eight-cubic-foot refrigerator requirement and the per-occupant dining space allocation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 215-37 of the Jamestown Code of Ordinances, tenants are entitled to dwelling units equipped with approved, maintained cooking and refrigeration equipment, and residents of buildings with communal facilities are entitled to spaces that meet the code's minimum equipment and dining-space standards. If cooking or refrigeration equipment is missing, broken, or improperly installed—such as a gas line not made of solid metal—that may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate Jamestown housing or code enforcement office. Tenants who believe their unit or communal space falls short of the requirements in § 215-37 may also wish to 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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