Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-36
Heating
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A. General requirements. (1) In all occupied buildings, adequate heat shall be provided to maintain the indoor temperature in habitable, occupied and assembly spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms at 68° F. at a distance of two feet from exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor from September 15 to May 31 of the following year when the outside temperature falls below 55° F. (2) The capability of the heating equipment to maintain such indoor temperatures shall be based on an outside temperature of -10° F. B. Exceptions. (1) The following are exceptions to Subsection A : (a) Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions. (b) Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities. (2) Temperature requirements for Subsection B(1)(a) and (b) above and others not identified in this section shall comply with Table 1-1000 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Construction Code, 9 NYCRR. C. Smoke control. Fuel-burning heat-producing equipment shall be installed and maintained so as not to violate Chapter 204 , Air Pollution, of the Code of the City of Fulton. D. Warm-air heating. Ducts and other air-handling equipment used for heating shall conform to the requirements of generally accepted standards for such equipment such as SMACNA and ASHRAE. E. Prohibited locations for heat-producing equipment. Fuel-burning water heaters shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms or toilet rooms. F. Fuel supply connection. Fuel-burning equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Fuel supply connections to such equipment shall be made with approved pipe or with an approved flexible tubing connector and shutoff valves both at the source of supply and near such equipment. G. Installation and clearance. Where heat-producing equipment is installed on or adjacent to combustible materials, the location, insulation, clearance and the control of the equipment shall be such that the temperature on the surface of the combustible materials will not exceed a safe temperature. H. Air supply. (1) Direct-fired heat-producing equipment and the enclosure in which it is located shall be provided with a supply of air adequate to replenish that consumed by complete combustion at the rated gross output of the equipment and for the ventilation of the enclosure to prevent the accumulation of heat. (2) Where an adequate supply of combustion air has not been supplied so as to replenish air consumed by complete combustion, such air shall be supplied by means of one or more openings to the exterior, or by means of fixed openings to interior spaces which open to the exterior. I. Removal of products of combustion. (1) Equipment for burning solids or liquid fuel shall be connected to suitable chimneys or flues and shall not be connected to gas vents. Unvented heaters burning liquid fuel shall be prohibited. (2) Fuel-burning space heaters located in sleeping rooms or rooms normally kept closed shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue or gas vent. (3) Gas-fired equipment shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue or gas vent when the discharge of products of combustion into the space where the equipment is installed would be a hazard. J. Safety devices. (1) Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or temperatures shall be provided with means to relieve safely such pressures and temperatures. (2) Controls for the safe operation of automatically operated heat-producing equipment shall be provided to function as follows: (a) When failure or interruption of flame or ignition occurs, the fuel supply shall be cut off. (b) When a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded, the input of additional heat shall be prevented or reduced to a safe rate. (c) When the water level in a steam boiler drops below a predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off. (d) When failure or interruption of a pilot light or main burner in gas equipment occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot light and main burner shall be cut off. K. Heating of garages. Fuel-burning equipment for garages serving multiple dwellings shall be located in heater rooms, except that equipment burning gas or liquid fuel located in the vehicle storage space shall be permitted in stories at or above grade where the equipment is elevated so as not to be exposed to possible accumulation of flammable gases. L. Room heaters utilizing solid fuels must be of an approved size and type and must be installed in an approved manner in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, state and local codes and generally accepted standards.
Section 475-36 of Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 establishes comprehensive heating standards for occupied buildings in the City of Fulton. From September 15 through May 31, indoor temperatures in habitable rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and similar spaces must reach at least 68°F when outside temperatures drop below 55°F, measured two feet from exterior walls and five feet above the floor. The provision also governs the safe installation, ventilation, fuel connections, combustion air supply, and safety controls for all heat-producing equipment, with limited exceptions for spaces requiring special temperature conditions or used for vigorous physical activity.
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Property owners and managers subject to § 475-36 of Fulton's Code of Ordinances ch. 475 generally ensure that heating systems are capable of maintaining 68°F in all required spaces throughout the heating season, sized to perform at an outside design temperature of -10°F. Compliant operators also keep fuel-burning equipment properly connected with approved piping and shutoff valves, maintain adequate combustion air supply and venting to approved chimneys or flues, and install required safety controls such as flame-failure cutoffs and pressure-relief devices. Heating equipment in garages serving multiple dwellings is typically housed in dedicated heater rooms, and fuel-burning water heaters are kept out of sleeping rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms 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.
Under § 475-36 of Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475, tenants in occupied buildings have a right to indoor temperatures of at least 68°F in habitable rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms during the heating season when outdoor temperatures fall below 55°F. If heat is inadequate or heating equipment appears improperly installed or vented, tenants may document conditions—such as temperature readings and dates—and report concerns to the City of Fulton's code enforcement office, which is responsible for overseeing compliance with this section. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under local housing and property maintenance codes.
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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