Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-78
Water supply systems
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A. Potable water from an approved source shall be available at all times in residential buildings. The domestic water supply system of the building shall be connected to such approved source and shall not be subject to contamination. When supplied from a public source, the potable water supply system shall not be connected to private or unsafe water supplies. B. Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so as to provide at all times a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under all normal conditions of use. C. Water supply systems shall be installed and maintained so that water used for purposes of cooling or heating shall not be reintroduced into the domestic water supply system or be distributed through such equipment to plumbing fixtures. D. Hot water supply systems shall be provided with safety devices arranged to relieve hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures.
Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-78 establishes requirements for water supply systems in residential buildings. It mandates that potable water from an approved, uncontaminated source must be available at all times, that water pressure and volume must be sufficient for normal plumbing use without undue noise, and that water used for heating or cooling must not re-enter the domestic supply. Additionally, hot water systems must include safety devices to guard against hazardous pressures and excessive temperatures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 77 § 77-78, compliant residential property operators maintain a continuous connection to an approved potable water source, keeping it free from contamination and isolated from any private or unsafe supplies. They also ensure that plumbing systems deliver adequate pressure and volume to all fixtures, that heating or cooling water circuits are fully separated from the domestic supply, and that hot water systems are equipped with functioning pressure and temperature relief devices. Routine inspections and prompt maintenance of these systems are characteristic of operators meeting the standard set by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-78 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances gives residential tenants the right to a continuous supply of safe, adequately pressurized potable water, as well as hot water systems equipped with proper safety devices. If a tenant observes contaminated water, insufficient pressure, unusual plumbing noise, or missing safety equipment, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can document such conditions, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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