Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-34
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. General. (1) Chimneys, smokestacks, flues, gas vents, smoke pipes, and connectors shall be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, and noncombustible. Supports shall be structurally safe and of noncombustible construction. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry chimneys shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) Chimneys and metal smokestacks shall have sufficient clearance from building construction, in accordance with generally accepted standards. (5) No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. (6) Fireplaces and fuel-burning equipment located in different dwelling units shall not be connected to the same flue. (7) A single-wall metal smoke pipe or connector shall not pass through a floor, attic, inside wall, partition, or concealed space. (8) A single-wall metal smoke pipe or connector passing through an exterior wall or a roof shall be guarded at the point of passage by a suitable metal collar. (9) Incinerator flues equipped with service openings shall not be used as flues for other fuel-burning equipment. (10) Chimneys and flues connected to equipment burning solid or liquid fuel shall have a suitable soot pocket and cleanout door at the base. B. Draft. Chimneys, flues, and gas vents shall be installed and maintained to provide sufficient draft. C. Firesafety. Chimneys, flues, and gas vents shall be installed and maintained so that the surface temperature of adjacent combustible construction does not exceed 175° F. D. Spark arresters. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator, and a chimney or flue which emits sparks, shall be provided with a spark arrester of noncombustible construction. Spark arresters shall have sufficient total clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. Openings in spark arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-34 establishes comprehensive structural and safety standards for chimneys, flues, smokestacks, and gas vents in buildings. The rule requires these systems to be structurally sound, noncombustible, and capable of safely venting combustion byproducts to the outside air, while also setting specific limits on how smoke pipes may be routed and how flues may be shared between units or stories. Additional requirements address adequate draft, surface temperature limits near combustible materials (not to exceed 175°F), and the use of spark arresters on incinerator-connected or spark-emitting chimneys.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-34 generally maintain all chimneys, flues, and gas vents in a structurally safe, smoketight, and noncombustible condition, with proper supports and adequate clearances from building construction. Compliant operators ensure that separate dwelling units are never connected to the same flue, that single-wall metal smoke pipes are not routed through floors, attics, or concealed spaces without appropriate guarding, and that chimneys serving solid- or liquid-fuel equipment include a soot pocket and cleanout door at the base. Routine inspections and maintenance of draft performance and spark arresters on incinerator flues are also characteristic of compliant property management under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-34, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents serving their dwelling must be kept safe, properly vented, and structurally sound — and that their unit's fireplace or fuel-burning equipment must not share a flue with another dwelling unit. If a tenant observes signs of chimney deterioration, improper venting, or potential fire hazards related to these systems, they may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Auburn. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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