Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 183-29
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. General requirements. (1) Chimneys, flues, gas vents and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling at the temperatures to which they will be subjected. (5) Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. B. Fire safety. Chimneys, flues and gas vents shall be installed and maintained so that under conditions of use, the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith, does not exceed a safe temperature. C. Spark arresters. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator and a chimney or flue which may emit 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.
Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-29 establishes structural and safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. The rule requires that these systems be built and kept in a condition that safely carries combustion byproducts to the outside, resists heat damage, and does not allow dangerous temperatures to reach nearby combustible materials. Additional requirements address flue separation between different tenancies, limits on how many stories a single flue may serve, and the use of spark arresters on chimneys connected to incinerators or those that may emit sparks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-29 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents structurally sound, smoketight, and free from deterioration such as cracking or corrosion. Compliant property managers ensure that fuel-burning equipment serving separate tenancies is connected to separate flues, and that no single flue serves connections across more than one story. Where incinerators or spark-emitting appliances are present, a properly sized noncombustible spark arrester is typically installed and maintained to allow free passage of flue gases while blocking embers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Canton Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 183 § 183-29, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents in their building must be maintained in a safe, structurally sound condition that properly vents combustion gases and does not create fire hazards. If a tenant observes signs of chimney or flue deterioration—such as visible cracking, smoke infiltration, or a missing spark arrester—these conditions may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document such conditions and what local complaint or inspection processes 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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