Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-28
Cooking and refrigeration equipment
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A. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking equipment. B. Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in full operating condition. C. Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Gas supply connections to such equipment shall be made with pipes or tubing of solid metal, and a shutoff shall be provided at each fixture. D. Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. E. All gas-burning appliances shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the American Gas Association, the National Fire Protection Association and the Long Island Power Authority. In cases of conflict, Long Island Power Authority standards shall apply.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-28 establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration equipment in every dwelling unit. Each unit must have appropriate cooking equipment that is kept in full working order, and gas-burning appliances must be permanently secured, connected with solid-metal piping, and fitted with individual shutoffs. Solid-fuel equipment must be properly vented, and all gas appliances must meet the standards of the American Gas Association, the National Fire Protection Association, and the Long Island Power Authority — with LIPA standards controlling in any conflict.
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Under § 238-28, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit is supplied with appropriate cooking equipment and that all cooking and refrigeration equipment is kept in full operating condition at all times. For gas-burning appliances, operators typically verify that units are permanently fastened, connected via solid-metal pipes or tubing, and equipped with individual shutoff valves at each fixture, while also confirming installation meets American Gas Association, NFPA, and Long Island Power Authority standards. Routine inspections and prompt repair or replacement of malfunctioning equipment are practices generally associated with maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-28 gives tenants in Patchogue the right to a dwelling unit equipped with appropriate, fully operational cooking and refrigeration equipment, as well as gas appliances that are safely installed and vented. If equipment is broken, improperly connected, or missing required shutoffs, tenants may have grounds to raise a housing-code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Suffolk County housing law can help residents understand the range of options available, including how to document conditions and what remedies may apply.
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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