Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-12
Installation and maintenance
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A. Maintenance of plumbing fixtures. Every waterline, plumbing fixture and drain located in a structure used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected and maintained and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. B. Maintenance of plumbing systems. Every stack, waste and sewer line located in a structure used for human habitation and every connecting sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function properly and not be a source of structural deterioration or a health hazard. C. Installation of heating equipment. (1) Every heating, cooking and water-heating device located in a structure used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. (2) All heating, cooking and water-heating equipment burning solid fuels shall be rigidly connected to a chimney or flue, and such heating equipment burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be rigidly connected to a supply line and, where required, to a chimney, flue or vent. D. Heating. (1) General. Heating facilities and their accompanying chimneys, flues or stacks are to be installed in compliance with the ordinances of the Village of Manorhaven and be maintained in good order and repair so that they are capable of safely and adequately providing heat to enclosed spaces which are or may be normally occupied. Doors, windows and other parts of a building shall be constructed and maintained so as to prevent abnormal heat losses. Heating facilities utilizing gas as a fuel shall have a shutoff valve provided at or near the source of supply to the facility. (2) Room heaters. No room heater that is independent of the heating system in the dwelling shall be used except where the unit or appliance is first approved by the office of the Fire Marshal of the County of Nassau. (3) Water heaters. Every dwelling shall be supplied with an approved water heater or heaters capable of supplying a sufficient quantity of water heated to a temperature of at least 120º F. to every kitchen or bathroom sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower located therein. Such water heater or heaters shall be properly connected to a supply of potable water. E. Storage of fuels. All fuels stored on the premises for the operation of heat-producing equipment shall be stored in a safe manner. F. Maintenance of electrical wiring and devices. (1) Electrical wiring and devices located in a structure used for human habitation shall be so designed, installed and maintained as not to be a potential source of ignition of combustible material or an electrical hazard. (2) The rating or setting of overcurrent devices shall not be in excess of the carrying capacity of the circuit conductor.
Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 § 82-12 establishes baseline standards for the installation and ongoing maintenance of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in residential structures. Plumbing fixtures, drains, stacks, and sewer lines must function as designed and must not create health hazards or structural damage. Heating equipment—including water heaters capable of reaching at least 120°F—must be properly connected and safely maintained, and electrical wiring must be installed and kept in a condition that does not pose a fire or shock hazard.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Manorhaven are generally expected to keep all systems covered by ch. 82 § 82-12 in continuous working order—not merely at the time of installation. Compliant operators routinely inspect plumbing lines and drains for leaks or blockages, verify that heating equipment (including water heaters) is properly connected and capable of reaching the required 120°F threshold, and ensure electrical wiring and overcurrent devices are rated appropriately for their circuits. Room heaters independent of the central heating system require prior approval from the Nassau County Fire Marshal's office before use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Manorhaven ch. 82 § 82-12, tenants in residential dwellings have a right to functioning plumbing, adequate heat, hot water at or above 120°F, and electrical systems that do not pose fire or shock risks. If any of these systems are deficient, tenants may document the conditions in writing and notify the landlord; unresolved issues can generally be reported to the Village of Manorhaven's code enforcement or building department for inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or defenses may be available when a landlord fails to meet the maintenance standards set out in § 82-12.
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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