Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-27
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 temperature 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.
Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-27 establishes structural and safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in buildings. These components must be built and kept in a condition that safely carries combustion byproducts to the outside air, resists heat damage, and does not allow dangerous temperatures to reach nearby combustible materials. Additional rules prohibit connecting equipment from separate tenancies to the same flue, limit smoke pipe connections to a single story, and require spark arresters on chimneys connected to incinerators or those that may emit sparks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 156-27, property owners and managers are generally expected to inspect and maintain all chimneys, flues, and gas vents so they remain structurally sound, smoketight, and free of cracks, corrosion, or spalling. Compliant operators ensure that fuel-burning equipment serving different tenancies is connected to separate flues, and that any chimney or flue prone to emitting sparks is fitted with a properly sized noncombustible spark arrester. Masonry chimneys should rest on noncombustible foundations, and smoke pipe or gas vent connections should be limited to a single story per flue as required by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 156-27 of the Fallsburg Code gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when chimneys, flues, or gas vents in their building appear damaged, improperly shared between units, or otherwise out of compliance with the structural and fire-safety standards described in the provision. Tenants who observe cracked flue linings, missing spark arresters, or signs that combustion gases are not being properly vented may report these conditions to the local code enforcement or building inspection authority in Fallsburg. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document 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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