Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-130
Bathrooms
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A. Every dwelling unit shall have a room that affords privacy, equipped with a flush water closet, with easily cleanable surfaces, properly connected to a water system that, at all times, provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause it to operate properly and that shall be properly connected to a sewer system approved by the Enforcement Officer. B. Every dwelling unit shall have a lavatory, which may be located in the same room as the flush water closet, or, if in another room, shall be close to the door leading directly into the room in which said water closet is located. The lavatory shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system approved by the Enforcement Officer, which provides, at all times, an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure and which is properly connected to a sewer system approved by the Enforcement Officer. Water inlets for the lavatory shall be located above the overflow run of these facilities. C. Every dwelling unit shall have a room that affords privacy that is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition. Such bathtub or shower may be in the same room as the water closet or in another room. It shall be properly connected to a water supply system approved by the Enforcement Officer and shall provide an adequate amount of heated and unheated water under pressure, and it shall be properly connected to a sewer system approved by the Enforcement Officer. D. In multiple dwellings, floors of bathrooms, shower rooms and water closet rooms and compartments shall be waterproof. Such waterproofing shall extend at least six (6) inches above floors except at doors, so that floors can be flushed or washed without leaking. E. In one- and two-family houses, the floor surface of every bathroom, shower room and water closet or compartment shall be constructed or covered with a moisture-resistant finish or material. Such floors shall be kept clean and sanitary.
Section 54-130 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum bathroom standards for every dwelling unit in the village. Each unit must have a private room with a functioning flush toilet, a lavatory (sink) with both hot and cold running water under pressure, and a private bathtub or shower in good working condition — all connected to water supply and sewer systems approved by the Enforcement Officer. In multiple dwellings, bathroom floors must be waterproofed to at least six inches above the floor level, while one- and two-family homes must have moisture-resistant floor surfaces that are kept clean and sanitary.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-130, compliant operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains a private toilet room, a properly connected lavatory with hot and cold pressurized water, and a private bathtub or shower — each tied to Enforcement Officer-approved water supply and sewer systems. Landlords managing multiple dwellings pay particular attention to waterproofing bathroom floors to the six-inch minimum height specified in the ordinance, while those operating one- and two-family homes maintain moisture-resistant floor finishes in all bathroom and water closet areas. Routine inspections of plumbing connections, water pressure, and floor surfaces help demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 54-130's requirements.
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Section 54-130 gives tenants in Pelham the right to a dwelling unit with a private, functioning toilet, a lavatory with hot and cold running water, and a private bathtub or shower — all in good working condition and connected to approved systems. If any of these fixtures are broken, lack adequate water pressure, or if bathroom floors are not properly waterproofed or maintained, that may constitute a violation of § 54-130. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards can document the conditions, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the village's Enforcement Officer or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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