Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-6
Minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities
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No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating therein, which does not comply with the following requirements: A. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a potable water supply and to a sewer system in a manner to comply with the Plumbing Code and the ordinances of the City of Norwich. B. Every dwelling unit (except as otherwise permitted under Subsection D of this section) shall contain, amongst its rooms which affords privacy, a flush water closet and a lavatory basin in good working condition and properly connected to a potable water supply and to a sewer system in a manner to comply with the Plumbing Code and the ordinances of the City of Norwich. C. Every dwelling unit (except as otherwise permitted under Subsection D of this section) shall contain, within a room which affords privacy to a person within said room, a bathtub or shower in good working condition and properly connected to a potable water supply and to a sewer system in a manner to comply with the Plumbing Code and the ordinances of the City of Norwich. D. The occupants of two or more dwelling units may share a single flush water closet, a single lavatory basin and a single bathtub or shower if: (1) The total number of rooms of such dwelling units shall not exceed eight and the total number of occupants shall not exceed six. (2) Such water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a potable water supply and to a sewer system in a manner to comply with the Plumbing Code and the ordinances of the City of Norwich. E. Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required under the provisions of Subsections A , B , C and D of this section shall be properly connected with both hot and cold water lines. F. Every dwelling unit shall have adequate rubbish and garbage storage facilities as well as containers, type and location of which are a kind sufficient to meet the requirements of Chapter 474 , Article II , Garbage, of the Code of the City of Norwich. G. Every dwelling shall have supplied water-heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and good working condition, are properly connected with the hot water lines required by this section, and are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 120° F. Such supplied water-heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this subsection when the dwelling or dwelling unit heating facilities, required under the provisions of § 310-7E of this chapter, are not in operation. H. Every dwelling unit shall have safe, unobstructed means of egress leading to safe and open space at ground level as required by the laws of this state and the City of Norwich.
Section 310-6 of Norwich, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 establishes minimum equipment and facility standards that every dwelling or dwelling unit must meet before it can be occupied. Each unit must have a functioning kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower—all properly connected to potable water and a sewer system—along with hot and cold water, water-heating capable of reaching at least 120°F, adequate garbage storage, and a safe means of egress. Under limited conditions described in Subsection D, occupants of up to two units sharing no more than eight rooms and six total occupants may share a single toilet, basin, and bathtub or shower, provided those fixtures remain in good working order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental dwellings in Norwich should ensure that every unit offered for occupancy fully satisfies the equipment requirements of § 310-6 before a tenant moves in and throughout the tenancy. Compliant operators routinely verify that all plumbing fixtures—kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower—are in good working condition, connected to both hot and cold potable water, and tied into an approved sewer system consistent with the City's Plumbing Code. They also confirm that water-heating equipment can independently deliver water at no less than 120°F to every required fixture, that garbage storage meets Chapter 474 Article II standards, and that each unit has an unobstructed means of egress.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Norwich have a right to occupy a dwelling that meets the baseline facility standards set out in § 310-6, including functioning plumbing fixtures, hot and cold running water reaching at least 120°F, adequate garbage facilities, and a safe exit path. If any of these conditions are absent or fall into disrepair, tenants may document the deficiency and consider reporting it to the City of Norwich's code enforcement or housing inspection authority, which has the power to require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Norwich housing code can help residents understand the options available, including raising a code violation as a defense in certain housing proceedings.
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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