North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-14
Nonhabitable space
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A. Height. Noninhabitable space, except crawl spaces and attics, in multiple dwellings shall have a minimum height of seven feet measured from floor to ceiling. B. Toilet rooms and bathrooms. (1) Toilet rooms and bathrooms in one- and two-family dwellings shall have provisions for privacy. (2) Toilet rooms and bathrooms for dwelling units in multiple dwellings shall be located within the dwelling units and shall be accessible from any sleeping room without passing through any other sleeping room. (3) Unless located within dwelling units or directly connected with sleeping rooms, toilet rooms and bathrooms in multiple dwellings shall be provided in each story containing habitable space, and shall be accessible thereto. (4) Toilet rooms for employees in multiple dwellings shall be in separate rooms for each sex where there are two or more employees, shall be readily accessible to such employees and shall not open directly into any public kitchen or other space used for the cooking or preparation of food. (5) In multiple dwellings, floors of bathrooms, toilet rooms and similar spaces shall be waterproof. Such waterproofing shall extend six inches or more above floors except at doors, so that floors can be flushed or washed without leaking. C. Light and ventilation. (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with artificial light appropriate for the use of such rooms. (2) Laundry rooms, furnace rooms and similar noninhabitable space shall be provided with artificial light appropriate for the intended use of such rooms. (3) Stairs shall be provided with artificial light to allow safe ascent or descent. (4) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with either of the following: (a) Natural ventilation as required for habitable space, except that such openable areas shall be not less than one and 1 1/2 square feet for bathrooms or toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes. (b) Mechanical ventilation exhausting not less than 25 cubic feet per minute for bathrooms and toilet rooms and not less than 100 cubic feet per minute for kitchenettes. (5) Spaces in multiple dwellings which contain central heat-producing, air-conditioning and other equipment shall be ventilated to the outer air, and air from these spaces shall not be recirculated to other parts of the building. (6) Ventilation shall be provided in unheated attics, spaces below flat roofs and crawl spaces. Location and net areas of ventilation openings shall be such as to minimize deterioration of structural members from condensation or other causes, in conformity with generally accepted standards.
Section 103-14 of North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 establishes minimum physical standards for nonhabitable and service spaces in dwellings. It sets a seven-foot minimum ceiling height for nonhabitable areas (excluding crawl spaces and attics) in multiple dwellings, requires bathroom and toilet rooms to be private, accessible, and properly located relative to sleeping areas, and mandates waterproof floors in wet rooms. The provision also requires adequate artificial lighting in kitchenettes, bathrooms, stairways, and utility rooms, along with specific natural or mechanical ventilation minimums for those spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to § 103-14 generally ensure that nonhabitable spaces meet the seven-foot ceiling requirement and that bathroom floors are waterproofed with a six-inch upward extension. Compliant properties provide artificial lighting appropriate to each room's use—including stairs and laundry areas—and meet ventilation minimums (e.g., 25 cfm mechanical exhaust for bathrooms, 100 cfm for kitchenettes). Employee toilet facilities, where applicable, are kept sex-segregated and separated from food-preparation areas as the section requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-14 gives tenants in North Collins dwellings a basis to expect properly located, private, and waterproofed bathroom facilities, as well as adequate lighting and ventilation in kitchenettes and common service spaces. If conditions fall short—such as insufficient ceiling height, missing waterproofing, or inadequate ventilation—tenants may document the deficiency and report it to the local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand which enforcement paths, such as filing a housing complaint or raising a code violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, may be available.
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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