Elmira, N.Y., Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-420
Fuel oil
Operative Text
13-92.1. General. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. 13-92.2. Storage tanks. (a) Fuel oil storage tanks shall rest on noncombustible supports. (b) Tanks subject to damage by vehicles shall be protected against such damage. (c) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served. 13-92.3. Storage tanks inside buildings. (a) Fuel oil storage tanks inside buildings shall be provided with liquid-level-indicating devices of fixed vaportight construction. (b) The maximum capacity of an individual fuel oil storage tank unenclosed inside a building shall be 550 gallons, and such tank shall be not less than five feet horizontally from any fuel-burning equipment. (c) Unenclosed fuel oil storage tanks shall not be located in garages exceeding 1,000 square feet in area. 13-92.4. Piping. (a) Automatically operated boilers and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with remote control to stop the flow of oil during fire or other emergency. Such control shall be located outside the boiler room or inside the boiler room at the entrance. (b) Filling, emptying and venting of tanks shall be by means of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings. (c) Pipes for fuel oil entering buildings shall be protected from damage by settlement or corrosion.
Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-420 establishes technical standards for how fuel oil is received, stored, and distributed in residential and commercial premises. The rule covers everything from the physical supports under storage tanks and protection from vehicle damage, to capacity limits for indoor tanks, required liquid-level indicators, and the placement of fill and vent pipes outside buildings. It also requires that automatically operated boilers and furnaces have a remote shutoff control accessible in an emergency, and that all piping be protected against corrosion and settlement damage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-420 generally ensure that all fuel oil equipment — tanks, piping, and controls — is installed and maintained in strict conformance with the code's technical specifications. Compliant operators verify that indoor unenclosed tanks do not exceed 550 gallons, are positioned at least five feet from fuel-burning equipment, and are equipped with fixed vaportight liquid-level indicators. They also confirm that remote emergency shutoff controls are properly located and that all fill and vent pipe terminals exit the building at a safe distance from openings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties that use fuel oil heating have an interest in knowing that Elmira Code ch. 8, art. V § 8-420 sets enforceable safety standards for how that fuel is stored and delivered throughout the building. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards — such as improperly placed tanks, missing safety controls, or damaged piping — they may consider documenting the concern and reporting it to the appropriate Elmira code enforcement or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local code enforcement procedures.
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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