Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-33
Chimneys and flues
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A. General requirements. (1) Chimneys, flues 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 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-pipe connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke-pipe connections in more than one story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces shall not be connected to the same flue. B. Fire safety. Chimneys and flues 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. The horizontal plates or screens of said arrester must be at least 24 inches above the top of the flue or chimney. Openings in spark arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-33 establishes structural and safety standards for chimneys and flues in buildings. Chimneys, flues, and their supports must be built and kept in a condition that is structurally sound, smoketight, and noncombustible, and must safely carry combustion gases to the outside air. The provision also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces to the same flue, limits smoke-pipe connections to a single story, and requires spark arresters on chimneys connected to incinerators or those that may emit sparks, with arresters positioned at least 24 inches above the flue or chimney top.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-33 generally keep chimneys, flues, and their supports in a structurally sound, smoketight, and noncombustible condition through routine inspection and maintenance. Compliant operators ensure that flue linings, smoke-pipe connections, and foundations meet the durability and fire-safety standards described in the provision, and that fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces are never connected to the same flue. Where incinerators or spark-emitting chimneys are present, operators install and maintain properly sized noncombustible spark arresters positioned at least 24 inches above the flue or chimney top, as required by § 124-33(C).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-33, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys and flues in their building must be maintained to specific structural and fire-safety standards, including requirements that combustion gases be safely vented and that spark arresters be in place where required. If a chimney or flue appears damaged, improperly vented, or otherwise out of compliance with § 124-33, tenants may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate local code enforcement or building inspection authority in Great Neck Plaza. Tenant-rights organizations and housing advocacy groups can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local processes may be available when building systems appear to fall short of code requirements.
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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