Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 88 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 88-9
Minimum general requirements for chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. 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. B. Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. C. 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. D. Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. E. No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. F. Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue.
Hempstead Town Code § 88-9 establishes baseline construction and maintenance standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. These components must be structurally sound, smoketight, noncombustible, and capable of safely channeling combustion byproducts to the outside air without deteriorating. The provision also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces from separate tenancies to a shared flue, and limits smoke pipe or gas vent connections to a single story per flue.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Hempstead Town Code § 88-9 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in a condition that is structurally sound, smoketight, and free from cracking, corrosion, or spalling. Compliant operators ensure that each tenancy's fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces connect to dedicated flues rather than shared ones, and that smoke pipe or gas vent connections do not span more than one story. Routine professional inspections of flue linings and vent supports are a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hempstead Town Code § 88-9, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents serving their unit must meet specific safety and structural standards, including the prohibition on sharing a flue between separate tenancies. If a tenant observes signs of chimney or flue deterioration—such as visible cracking, smoke infiltration, or improper venting—these may constitute code violations that can be reported to the relevant Hempstead Town building or housing code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available when a potential violation is identified.
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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