Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-31
Cooking and refrigeration
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. (3) Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Gas supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. (4) Solid fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Communal kitchens shall contain at least one kitchen sink; at least one kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not less than four top burners; at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity, but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. Dining space and eating facilities, where provided in the kitchen area, shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. (2) Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two lineal feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-31 establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration in dwelling units and communal spaces. Every dwelling unit must have appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment kept in good working order, with gas-burning appliances permanently connected via solid metal pipe or tubing and solid-fuel appliances properly vented. Where communal kitchens and dining rooms are provided, they must meet specific minimum equipment requirements, including a sink, a stove with at least four burners and an oven, a refrigerator of at least eight cubic feet, and sufficient dining space and seating for all permitted occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-31 generally ensure that every dwelling unit contains functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment and that it is kept in good operating condition throughout the tenancy. Gas-burning cooking appliances are permanently fastened and connected with solid metal pipe or tubing, and solid-fuel appliances are appropriately vented. Where communal kitchens or dining rooms are offered, compliant operators stock them with the minimum required equipment—including a four-burner stove with oven, a refrigerator of at least eight cubic feet, and adequate dining seating and table space for all permitted occupants at any given time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-31, tenants in dwelling units are entitled to appropriate, properly maintained cooking and refrigeration equipment, and those in buildings with communal facilities are entitled to spaces that meet the code's specific minimums for equipment and dining capacity. If equipment is broken, improperly installed, or a communal kitchen or dining room falls short of these standards, that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, notify the landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the City of Rye's code enforcement office or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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