Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-54
Gas appliances
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A. Gas appliances shall be installed with clearance for ventilation and shall be maintained in good operating condition. B. Water-cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited. C. New installations of air-cooled gas refrigerators are prohibited. D. Existing air-cooled gas refrigerators must be equipped with: (1) A flue which is resistant to the corrosive action of flue gases. (2) A fixed, mounted dust-incinerating type of gas burner, gas-pressure regulator, gas supply filter and thermostat. (3) Proper operating automatic regulating and safety devices. E. The owner or agent of a residential building in which there is a gas appliance or a lessee in control of such building shall keep each appliance in good order and repair at all times.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-54 establishes safety standards for gas appliances in residential buildings. The rule requires that gas appliances be properly ventilated and kept in good working condition at all times. It bans water-cooled gas refrigerators outright and prohibits new installations of air-cooled gas refrigerators, while setting specific equipment requirements for any air-cooled gas refrigerators that were already in place. Responsibility for maintaining each appliance in good order falls on the building owner, their agent, or a lessee who controls the building.
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Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-54, property owners and their agents are directly responsible for keeping all gas appliances in good order and repair at all times. Compliant operators ensure that every gas appliance has adequate clearance for ventilation, that no water-cooled gas refrigerators are present on the premises, and that no new air-cooled gas refrigerators are installed. Where an existing air-cooled gas refrigerator remains in service, operators verify that it is equipped with a corrosion-resistant flue, the required fixed burner components, and proper automatic safety and regulating devices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-54 places the duty to maintain gas appliances in good repair on the building owner or their agent, which means tenants in Albany residential buildings have a basis to raise concerns when gas appliances are poorly maintained or improperly ventilated. If a gas appliance appears to be in disrepair or lacks proper ventilation clearance, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Albany housing code can help residents understand the options available, including raising a code violation as part of a broader housing complaint.
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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