Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-81
Fuel oil requirements
Operative Text
Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment.
Albany City Code Chapter 231, Section 231-81 establishes that fuel oil used in residential or other buildings must be handled exclusively through permanently installed, liquid-tight equipment — meaning no temporary containers, open vessels, or leaking systems may be used to receive, store, or move fuel oil on a property. The rule is aimed at preventing spills, leaks, and fire hazards associated with improper fuel oil handling. It applies to the entire chain of fuel oil management, from delivery and storage through distribution within the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Albany Code § 231-81, property owners and managers who heat buildings with fuel oil are generally expected to ensure that all equipment used to receive deliveries, store fuel, and convey oil through the building is permanently fixed and fully liquid-tight. Compliant operators typically inspect tanks, fill pipes, supply lines, and fittings regularly to confirm there are no leaks or makeshift connections. Keeping maintenance records and working with licensed fuel oil contractors helps demonstrate that the equipment meets the fixed, liquid-tight standard the ordinance requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code § 231-81 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if they observe signs of improper fuel oil handling in their building — such as visible leaks, temporary containers being used for storage, or the smell of fuel oil — since these conditions may indicate a violation of the fixed, liquid-tight equipment requirement. Tenants can report suspected violations to the City of Albany's code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what documentation to gather and what options may be available to them.
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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