Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-6
Heating
Operative Text
A. Generally. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition and are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments to a temperature of at least 70° F. at a distance three feet above floor level when the outside temperature is at 10° F. B. Venting and insulation. Every space heater shall be properly vented through an approved flue leading to the outer air and shall be adequately insulated from all combustible materials.
Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-6 establishes minimum heating standards for all dwellings in the city. Every dwelling must have heating equipment that is properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of raising indoor temperatures to at least 70°F measured three feet above the floor when outdoor temperatures drop to 10°F. Additionally, any space heater must be vented through an approved flue to the outside and kept adequately insulated from combustible materials to reduce fire and safety hazards.
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Under Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-6, compliant property operators maintain heating systems in safe, good working order and verify that all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments can reach the 70°F threshold during cold weather. Routine inspections of heating equipment, flue connections, and insulation around space heaters are practices associated with meeting this standard. Keeping maintenance records and promptly addressing any heating deficiencies helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 319-6.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Port Jervis, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 319 § 319-6 gives occupants the right to live in a dwelling with heating facilities capable of maintaining at least 70°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments during cold weather. If heating equipment is broken, inadequately vented, or otherwise fails to meet the standard, tenants may report the condition to the appropriate Port Jervis code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand the general options available, such as documenting the deficiency or raising a housing code violation in relevant 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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