Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-16

A. Plumbing, sewers and bathrooms. (1) Water supply. Every facility using running water for domestic purposes within any building shall be connected to the public water supply system of the Village of Larchmont. The water system shall be maintained in good and operable condition at all times so that sufficient and positive pressure shall be available at all installed hot- and cold-water faucets. (2) Hot and cold water. Every kitchen sink, bathroom sink and basin, tub or shower shall be connected to both the hot and cold-water lines. There shall be sufficient and adequate equipment, maintained in good working condition, to supply water at a minimum temperature of 120º F. at all times to each hot-water outlet. (3) Bathroom facilities. Every bathroom required hereunder shall be provided with a flush toilet connected to the cold-water line and a shower or tub and a wash basin connected to running water. Bathrooms shall also be provided with adequate light and ventilation. (4) Plumbing maintenance. Every plumbing facility required hereunder shall be maintained in a sanitary condition, free of defect and in operating condition at all times. (5) Sewer connections. All plumbing facilities shall be connected to the sanitary sewer through lines which are free of leaks, corrosion or deterioration and shall provide unobstructed passage from the plumbing facilities within the dwelling to the sanitary sewer. (6) Bathroom requirements for dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain a bathroom which shall be located entirely within that unit and which shall be completely enclosed, containing the facilities as set forth in a room which affords privacy to the occupants thereof. B. Heating standards. (1) Heat and heating facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain heating facilities of sufficient capacity to maintain a minimum inside temperature of 68º F. in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments, measurable 36 inches above the floor at the center of any such room or compartment, when the outside temperature is 0º F. or higher. (2) Fuel storage. Fuel for operation of the heating equipment shall be stored pursuant to regulations of the Fire Prevention Code of the Village of Larchmont. (3) Installation and maintenance of heating facilities. (a) Heating equipment shall be installed in a manner which will avoid dangerous concentration of fumes and gases. Heating equipment shall not be forced to operate beyond safe capacity. The heating facilities and all parts thereof shall be kept in good operating condition, free of defects, corrosion and deterioration at all times. (b) Any person who is required to furnish heat pursuant to this chapter shall cause the device, system or both, which provides such heat, to be inspected annually by a person, engaged by the owner, qualified to make such inspection. (c) A record of such inspection shall be maintained on the premises, and a copy shall be furnished to the Building Department annually. (d) In the event of failure of malfunction of the device, system or both, which provides heat to a building or part thereof as required by this section, the Building Department may require that the owner, agent or responsible person in charge shall provide an acceptable and safe method of providing heat until the failure or malfunction is repaired. (4) Heating requirements. (a) From October 1 to May 1, the owner shall provide sufficient heat so that the interior of every dwelling unit or rooming unit, bathroom and water closet compartment may be maintained during the entire day at a minimum of 68º F. Except as hereunder stated, from May 1 to October 1, every dwelling unit, rooming unit, bathroom and water closet compartment shall be maintained at a temperature of 68º F. during the entire day, whenever the outside temperature falls below 55º F. at any time between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. As used herein, the term "during the entire day" shall include the hours from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The presence of heating outlets, radiators, risers or returns in any hall or dwelling unit or rooming unit shall constitute a presumption that the owner is to supply heat, as required hereunder, and, the absence of clear and convincing proof to the contrary, this presumption shall control. (b) Failure of the owner to initiate appropriate corrective action, in the event that the temperature in any dwelling unit falls below 68º F. for a period of more than four hours of the entire day, as herein defined, shall be a prima facie violation of this section. C. Electrical and lighting standards. (1) Electrical service. Every dwelling, dwelling unit and rooming unit shall be properly connected to and be provided with electric power through safely insulated conductors conforming to the New York Board of Fire Underwriters requirements. (2) Electrical outlets. Every habitable room shall be equipped with a permanently installed electrical outlet or outlets sufficient to provide lighting and power and to permit the installation of or the use of electric lights sufficient to meet the reasonable lighting requirements for normal use of the room and other electrical equipment normally expected to be used in said room. (3) Lighting of bathrooms, washrooms and water closet compartments. Every bathroom and water closet compartment shall be provided with permanently installed artificial lighting fixtures, so located and maintained that there is no danger of short-circuiting from water from other bathroom facilities or from splashing of water. (4) Lighting of common spaces. Lighting of hallways, stairways, landings and other spaces used by occupants in common as a normal means of passage shall be sufficient to provide at least five footcandles (five lumens), measured in the darkest portion. Light switches for stairs and hallways shall be readily accessible to occupants using the same. Every cellar, basement, work space and other part of the structure used occasionally and incidentally by the occupants shall be provided with artificial lighting, available at all times, so that there shall be at least three footcandles (three lumens), measured in the darkest portion trafficked by occupants. (5) Loose or exposed wiring. Except as hereinafter stated, all wiring or cable shall be properly affixed or attached to the structure. Insulation shall be provided for all wiring and cables and shall be kept in good repair. (6) Light bulbs. All lighting fixtures in public halls, stairs and common areas shall be supplied at all times with functioning light bulbs or sufficient wattage to supply the lumen requirements of this chapter. (7) Fuses and protective devices. Maximum fuse sizes, consistent with safety, shall be posted conspicuously on the inside cover of all fuse boxes, and no fuse shall be installed therein in excess of the stated maximum, except that owners shall not be responsible for violation in fuse installations without their knowledge, where the correct maximum is stated and the fuse box is located within a dwelling unit or rooming unit in the exclusive possession of occupants other than the owner. D. Suspension of services and utilities. No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility equipment or utility, which is required to be supplied by the provisions of this chapter, to be removed from or discontinued for an occupied dwelling unit or rooming unit except for necessary repairs, alterations or emergencies.