LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-15
Public space
Operative Text
A. Height. Public space shall have a minimum height of seven feet six inches measured from finished floor to finished ceiling. B. Light and ventilation. (1) Public spaces shall be provided with artificial light in accordance with requirements of §§ 128-36 and 128-37 . (2) In public stairs, stairways and passageways artificial light shall be electric lighting available at all times so as to afford safe passage for occupants and users. Such lighting shall conform to the following: (a) A sufficient number of fixtures shall be provided so that the distance between fixtures is not more than 30 feet and so that no wall is more than 15 feet distant from a fixture. (b) Incandescent lighting shall be based on not less than 1/4 watt per square foot of floor area, except that each fixture shall have a lamp or lamps with a total of not less than 25 watts. (c) Fluorescent lighting shall be based on not less than 1/10 watt per square foot of floor area, except that each fixture shall have a lamp or lamps of a total of not less than 15 watts. (d) Where under these formulas the calculated wattage does not correspond to that of a standard lamp, the next larger size shall be used. (3) Public spaces shall be provided with either natural ventilation, conforming to the requirements for habitable space, or with mechanical ventilation.
LeRoy Village Code ch. 128 § 128-15 establishes minimum physical standards for public spaces in residential buildings, covering ceiling height, lighting, and ventilation. Public spaces must be at least seven feet six inches tall from finished floor to finished ceiling, and must receive adequate artificial light—with specific wattage and fixture-spacing requirements for stairs, stairways, and passageways. Ventilation must be provided either naturally, meeting the same standards as habitable space, or through a mechanical system.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in LeRoy Village should ensure that all public spaces comply with the standards set out in ch. 128 § 128-15, including the seven-foot-six-inch minimum ceiling height and the lighting requirements for stairs and passageways. Compliant operators generally verify that fixture spacing does not exceed 30 feet, that no wall is more than 15 feet from a fixture, and that wattage meets the incandescent or fluorescent minimums specified in the provision. Ventilation systems—whether natural or mechanical—should also be confirmed to meet the applicable standards referenced in § 128-15(B)(3).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in LeRoy Village buildings have an interest in knowing that § 128-15 of the Village Code sets enforceable minimum standards for the height, lighting, and ventilation of public spaces such as stairways and passageways. If a public area in a building appears to fall short of these standards—for example, inadequate lighting in a stairwell—tenants may have grounds to raise the issue with local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist for addressing potential violations of ch. 128 § 128-15.
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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