Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-37
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
Operative Text
A. General requirements. (See also § 475-25C .) (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 outside air. (3) Masonry chimneys shall have noncombustible foundations. Approved prefabricated chimneys shall be installed according to manufacturer's specifications. (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 the 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. Firesafety. 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.
Section 475-37 of Fulton, N.Y.'s Code of Ordinances establishes structural and fire-safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. The rule requires that these systems be structurally sound, smoketight, noncombustible, and capable of safely carrying combustion byproducts to the outside. It also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces from separate tenancies to a shared flue, and bars smoke pipe or gas vent connections from spanning more than one story.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 475-37 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in a condition that is structurally sound, smoketight, and free of cracks, corrosion, or spalling. Compliant operators ensure that prefabricated chimneys are installed per manufacturer's specifications and that masonry chimneys rest on noncombustible foundations. They also verify that no single flue serves fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces belonging to different tenancies, and that connections do not cross more than one story of a building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 475-37, tenants in Fulton, N.Y. have an interest in knowing that their building's chimneys, flues, and gas vents must be maintained to safely vent combustion gases and prevent dangerous heat transfer to nearby combustible materials. If a tenant observes signs of deterioration—such as visible cracking, smoke infiltration, or shared flue connections between units—these may constitute code violations that can be reported to the local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how housing code complaints are filed and what remedies may be available under local law.
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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