Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-152
Sewerage systems
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A. All plumbing fixtures installed within residential buildings shall be connected to sewer lines that discharge into a public sanitary sewerage system. B. Substances that will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage disposal process shall not be discharged into the building drainage system unless it is provided with approved devices suitable for intercepting such substances. C. Each fixture directly connected to the sewage drainage system shall be equipped with a water seal trap. D. Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipes may be readily cleaned. E. The drainage system and its attendant vent piping shall be maintained so as to provide adequate circulation of air in all pipes, in order that siphonage, aspiration or pressure will not cause a loss of trap seal under ordinary conditions of use. F. Each vent terminal to the outer air shall be installed and maintained so as to minimize the possibilities of clogging, frost closure, the return of foul air to the building or the creation of a nuisance to adjacent premises. G. Drains provided for fixtures, devices, appliances or apparatus containing food, water, sterile goods or similar materials shall be equipped with air breaks which are adequate to prevent contamination of such contents from any backup of sewage through the direct or indirect drainage piping.
Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-152 establishes a comprehensive set of requirements for how residential sewerage systems must be designed, connected, and maintained. Every plumbing fixture must tie into the public sanitary sewer, and the drainage system as a whole must be kept free of blockages, equipped with proper traps and cleanouts, and vented to prevent pressure imbalances. Fixtures serving food, water, or sterile goods must include air breaks to guard against sewage backflow contaminating those contents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Sleepy Hollow are generally expected to ensure full compliance with ch. 245 § 245-152 by keeping all plumbing fixtures connected to the public sanitary sewer and never allowing harmful substances into the drainage system without approved interceptor devices. Routine maintenance of cleanouts, water seal traps, and vent piping is part of a compliant operation, as is inspecting vent terminals to prevent clogging or frost closure. Fixtures associated with food, water, or sterile goods require properly functioning air breaks to prevent sewage contamination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents in Sleepy Hollow have an interest in knowing that § 245-152 of the local code entitles them to a sewerage system that is properly connected, vented, and maintained to prevent hazardous conditions such as sewer gas intrusion or sewage backflow. If a tenant observes signs of drainage failure, missing or broken traps, blocked cleanouts, or sewage odors, these may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow housing code can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available.
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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