Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-31
Cooking and refrigeration equipment
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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 and at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity, but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. (2) Dining space and eating facilities, where provided in the kitchen area, shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. (3) Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two linear feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Section 93-31 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration equipment in dwelling units. Every unit must have appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment kept in good working order, with gas-burning appliances permanently fastened and connected via solid-metal piping, and solid-fuel appliances properly vented. Where communal kitchens and dining rooms are provided, the rule sets specific minimums for equipment—including a stove with at least four burners and an oven, a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet, and at least one sink—as well as dining space requirements of two linear feet and one chair per permitted occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Waverly Code § 93-31 generally ensure that every dwelling unit is equipped with functioning cooking and refrigeration appliances and that those appliances are kept in good operating condition throughout the tenancy. For gas-burning equipment, compliant practice includes permanent installation with solid-metal supply connections; solid-fuel equipment must be appropriately vented. Landlords who provide communal kitchens and dining rooms should verify that those spaces meet the specific equipment minimums and per-occupant dining space requirements spelled out in § 93-31(B).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Waverly Code § 93-31, tenants in dwelling units are entitled to have appropriate, properly functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment provided and maintained by the housing operator. If equipment is missing, broken, or improperly installed—such as a gas line not made of solid metal or a communal kitchen lacking the required stove, refrigerator, or sink—that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe § 93-31 is not being met can document the condition, raise it in writing with the landlord, or contact the local code enforcement office; tenant-rights organizations can also help identify 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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