Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-70
Incinerator service openings
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A. Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. B. No person shall deposit any highly flammable substances or objects which will clog the flue of an incinerator. Durable signs with plainly legible letters prohibiting disposal of such substances shall be provided near each service opening.
Albany Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-70 establishes two requirements for building incinerators: service openings must remain easily reachable by occupants, and no one may deposit highly flammable materials or objects that could block the flue. The provision also mandates that clearly readable, durable signs warning against improper disposal be posted near every service opening. These rules are designed to maintain safe and functional incinerator operation within residential and other occupied buildings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-70, compliant building operators keep incinerator service openings unobstructed and accessible to all occupants at all times. They also install durable, legible signage near each service opening that explicitly prohibits the deposit of highly flammable substances or flue-clogging objects. Routine inspections of both the openings and the posted signs help ensure ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code ch. 231 § 231-70 gives building occupants the right to accessible incinerator service openings and requires that warning signs be visibly posted near each one. If service openings are blocked or signs are missing or illegible, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate Albany code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can provide general information about how to raise such a concern or what remedies 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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