Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-52
Lighting and ventilation
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A. Habitable space. A manufactured home shall be provided with natural light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of each habitable space in accordance with the following: (1) The window area shall equal at least 10% of the floor area of each habitable space. (2) The openable area of windows and other openings used for natural ventilation of each habitable space shall equal at least 45% of the required window area, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 93-53B(16) . B. Nonhabitable space. A manufactured home shall be provided with light and ventilation adequate for the intended use of nonhabitable space in accordance with the following: (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with light of sufficient intensity and so distributed as to permit the maintenance of sanitary conditions and the safe use of the space and the appliances, equipment and fixtures. (2) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with natural ventilation consisting of openable areas of not less than 1 1/2 square feet for bathrooms and toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes, or mechanical ventilation shall be provided as set forth in § 93-53B(16) .
Section 93-52 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes minimum lighting and ventilation standards for manufactured homes. In habitable spaces, windows must cover at least 10% of the floor area, and at least 45% of that window area must be openable for natural ventilation—or a mechanical ventilation system meeting § 93-53B(16) must be provided instead. For nonhabitable spaces such as kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, the rule requires sufficient light for safe and sanitary use, along with specific minimum openable ventilation areas (1½ square feet for bathrooms and toilet rooms, 3 square feet for kitchenettes) or qualifying mechanical ventilation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home communities or individual manufactured homes in Waverly should ensure that every habitable room meets the window-area and openable-ventilation ratios set out in § 93-52A before a unit is occupied. For nonhabitable spaces covered by § 93-52B, compliant operators verify that kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms have lighting adequate for safe, sanitary use and that ventilation openings meet the stated square-footage minimums—or that an approved mechanical system under § 93-53B(16) is installed in lieu of natural ventilation. Routine inspections and documentation of window sizes relative to floor areas help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-52 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances gives occupants of manufactured homes the right to adequate natural light and ventilation in every room of their home. If windows appear undersized relative to the room, ventilation openings seem insufficient, or nonhabitable spaces like bathrooms lack proper light or airflow, these conditions may constitute a code violation that can be raised with local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenants who believe their home falls short of the § 93-52 standards may also find it helpful to contact a local 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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