Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-40
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 connections to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. (4) Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Ranges and gas refrigerators. (1) Ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation. (2) Water-cooled gas refrigerators shall be prohibited. (3) Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be installed and maintained so that the burner operates properly, there is no emission of excessive heat or odors, there is no discharge of carbon monoxide, the flue outlet is free of obstructions and the refrigerator is not otherwise defective. (4) Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be equipped with: (a) An integral flue which is resistant to the corrosive action of flue gases. (b) A dust-incinerating gas burner, gas-pressure regulator, gas-supply filter and thermostat. (c) A device to automatically shut off the gas supply to the burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. C. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: 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; and at least one electric- or gas-type refrigerator with a food storage capacity of a minimum of two cubic feet per person 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.
Section 167-40 of Schenectady's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration equipment in dwelling units and communal facilities. Every unit must have functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment kept in good operating condition, with specific safety rules governing gas connections, venting, and appliance installation. Communal kitchens must meet minimum equipment thresholds, including a sink, a stove with oven and at least four burners, and a refrigerator sized to the number of occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 167-40, compliant operators ensure that every dwelling unit is equipped with working cooking and refrigeration appliances and that those appliances are maintained in good operating condition throughout the tenancy. Gas-burning cooking equipment must be permanently fastened with solid-metal pipe or tubing connections, solid-fuel equipment must be properly vented, and water-cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited outright. Operators managing properties with communal kitchens verify that those spaces meet the specific sink, stove, and refrigerator capacity requirements spelled out in § 167-40(C).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 167-40 gives tenants in Schenectady the right to cooking and refrigeration equipment that is present and in good working order in their dwelling unit. If appliances are missing, broken, or improperly installed — for example, a gas connection not made with solid-metal pipe as required — that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the City of Schenectady's code enforcement office. Tenants can also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available under this provision.
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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