Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-30
Sewage drainage system
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A. Connection to drainage system. Plumbing fixtures shall be drained to a sewage drainage system, and such system shall be connected to a public sewer or to an adequate and approved system of sewage disposal. B. Unavailability of public sewer. Where a public sewer is not available, a system shall be provided to receive and dispose of sewage without health hazard or nuisance. C. Discharge of deleterious and harmful wastes. Sewage or other waste which may be deleterious to surface or subsurface waters shall not be discharged into the ground or into a waterway unless it has first been rendered harmless through subjection to treatment in conformity with generally accepted standards. Substances which 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. D. Water seal trap. Each fixture directly connected to the sewage drainage system shall be equipped with a water seal trap. E. Cleanouts. Adequate cleanouts shall be provided and maintained so that the pipe may be readily cleaned. F. Maintenance of drainage system and vent piping generally. 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. G. Installation and maintenance of vent terminals. 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. H. Breaks. Drains provided for fixtures, devices, appliances or apparatus containing food, water, sterile goods or similar materials shall be equipped with breaks adequate to prevent contamination of such contents from any possible backup of sewage through the direct or indirect drainage piping.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-30 establishes comprehensive requirements for how sewage drainage systems in buildings must be constructed, connected, and maintained. All plumbing fixtures must drain to a properly connected sewage system, and any waste that could harm water sources must be treated before discharge. The rule also covers specific components such as water seal traps, cleanouts, vent piping, and backflow breaks to ensure the system operates safely and without creating health hazards or nuisances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 147 § 147-30, compliant property operators ensure that all plumbing fixtures are connected to an approved public sewer or an equivalent sewage disposal system, and where no public sewer is available, a suitable alternative system is in place. Operators generally maintain water seal traps on each fixture, keep cleanouts accessible, and ensure vent piping supports proper air circulation to prevent trap seal loss. Harmful or clog-causing substances are kept out of the drainage system unless approved intercepting devices are installed, and fixtures handling food or sterile materials are equipped with adequate backflow breaks.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-30 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to expect that their building's sewage drainage system is properly connected, maintained, and free from conditions that could create health hazards or nuisances. If a tenant observes issues such as sewage backup, missing or broken traps, blocked cleanouts, or foul air returning into the building, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can document such conditions, report them to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Spring Valley, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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