Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-31
Fuel oil
Operative Text
A. General. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Fuel oil storage tanks shall rest on noncombustible supports. (2) Tanks subject to damage by vehicles shall be protected against such damage. (3) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served. C. Storage tanks inside buildings. (1) Fuel oil storage tanks inside buildings shall be provided with liquid-level indicating devices of fixed vaportight construction. (2) 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. (3) Unenclosed fuel oil storage tanks shall not be located in garages exceeding 1,000 square feet in area. D. Piping. (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) Pipes for fuel oil entering buildings shall be protected from damage by settlement or corrosion.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-31 establishes technical standards for how fuel oil is received, stored, and distributed at residential and commercial premises. The rule sets requirements for tank placement, structural support, capacity limits, protective measures against vehicle damage, and piping configurations—including remote shutoff controls for automatically operated boilers and furnaces. These standards are designed to reduce fire hazards and protect the integrity of the premises where fuel oil systems operate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Glen Cove should be familiar with the full scope of ch. 168 § 168-31, which governs everything from tank supports and capacity limits to piping and emergency shutoff controls. Compliant operators generally ensure that indoor unenclosed tanks do not exceed 550 gallons, are positioned at least five feet from fuel-burning equipment, and are equipped with liquid-level indicating devices of fixed vaportight construction. Operators also typically verify that remote oil-flow shutoff controls are accessible outside or at the entrance of the boiler room, and that all fill, vent, and supply piping meets the fixed-piping and corrosion-protection requirements outlined in the provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings with fuel oil heating systems have an interest in knowing that ch. 168 § 168-31 sets baseline safety standards for how those systems must be installed and maintained. If a tenant observes conditions that appear inconsistent with these standards—such as improperly supported tanks, missing emergency shutoff controls, or damaged piping—they may consider reporting concerns to the appropriate Glen Cove municipal authority or a local housing or fire safety office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local enforcement channels 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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