Albion Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 179 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 179-27
Outdoor cooking, fireplaces and stoves
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Cooking shelters, barbecue pits, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves shall be so located, constructed, maintained and used as to avoid fire hazards and smoke nuisance both on the property on which used and on neighboring property. No open fire shall be left unattended. No fuel shall be used and no material burned which emits dense smoke or objectionable odors. No refuse shall be burned at any time.
Section 179-27 of Albion Village's Code of Ordinances establishes rules for outdoor cooking and heating equipment, including barbecue pits, fireplaces, and wood-burning stoves. These devices must be positioned, built, maintained, and operated in ways that prevent fire hazards and smoke nuisance on both the user's property and neighboring properties. Open fires must never be left unattended, and burning refuse or materials that produce dense smoke or objectionable odors is prohibited at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 179 § 179-27, compliant property operators generally ensure that any outdoor cooking or heating equipment is sited and constructed to minimize fire risk and smoke impact on adjacent properties. Operators typically establish clear rules for tenants regarding fuel types, prohibiting refuse burning and materials that generate dense smoke or strong odors. Maintaining documentation of equipment placement and communicating fire-safety expectations to occupants are practices consistent with the requirements of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 179-27 gives residents the right to enjoy their neighboring properties free from fire hazards and smoke nuisances caused by improperly used outdoor cooking or heating equipment. If a neighbor or landlord is burning refuse, using smoke-producing fuels, or leaving open fires unattended in violation of this provision, tenants may report the concern to Albion Village's local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies may be available under this and related provisions of the Albion Village Code of Ordinances.
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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