Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-28
Heating
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A. General requirements. (1) Residential buildings intended for occupancy between the first day of November and the first day of May of the following year shall be provided with heating equipment designed to maintain a temperature of not less than 70° F. at a distance of three feet and more from exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms. The capability of the heating equipment to maintain such indoor temperature shall be based on the average of the recorded annual minimum outside temperatures for the locality. (2) In multiple dwellings, adequate heat shall be provided to maintain the indoor temperature in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms at 70° F. from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. when the outside temperature falls below 55° F. B. Smoke control. Fuel-burning heat-producing equipment shall be installed and maintained so that emission or discharge into the atmosphere of smoke, dust, particles, odors or other products of combustion will not create a nuisance or be detrimental to the health, comfort, safety or property of any person. C. Warm-air heating. Ducts and other air-handling equipment used for heating shall conform to the requirement of such equipment used for ventilating purposes. D. Prohibited locations for heat-producing equipment. Fuel-burning water heaters shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms or toilet rooms. E. Fuel supply connection. Fuel-burning equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Fuel supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. F. Installation and clearance. Where heat-producing equipment is installed on or adjacent to combustible materials, the location, insulation, clearance and control of the equipment shall be such that the temperature on the surface of the combustible materials will not exceed a safe temperature. G. Air supply. (1) Direct-fired heat-producing equipment and the enclosures in which it is located shall be provided with a supply of air adequate both for complete combustion at the rated gross output of the equipment and for the ventilation of the enclosure to prevent the accumulation of heat. (2) Rooms containing fuel-burning equipment shall have such air supply provided by means of one or more openings to the exterior or by means of fixed openings to interior spaces which open to the exterior. H. Removal of products of combustion. (1) Equipment for burning solid 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. I. Safety devices. (1) Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or temperatures shall be provided with means to safely relieve such pressures and temperatures. (2) Controls for the safe operation of automatically operated heat-producing equipment shall be provided to function as follows: When failure or interruption of flame or ignition occurs, the fuel supply shall be cut off. When a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded, the input of additional heat shall be prevented or reduced to a safe rate. When the water level in a steam boiler drops below a predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off. When failure or interruption of the pilot light or main burner of liquefied-petroleum-gas equipment occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot light and main burner shall be cut off. J. 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 elevated so as not be exposed to possible accumulation of flammable gases.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-28 establishes comprehensive heating standards for residential buildings. From November 1 through May 1, heating equipment must be capable of maintaining at least 70°F in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, measured three feet from exterior walls and five feet above the floor. In multiple dwellings, that 70°F threshold must actively be maintained between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. whenever outdoor temperatures drop below 55°F. The provision also governs equipment installation, fuel connections, combustion air supply, venting of combustion byproducts, safety controls, and the placement of fuel-burning equipment in garages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-28 generally ensure that heating systems are sized and maintained to meet the 70°F indoor standard throughout the heating season, and that multiple-dwelling units reach that temperature during the required daily window whenever outdoor conditions trigger the obligation. Compliant operators also keep fuel connections made of solid metal pipe or tubing, verify that combustion equipment is properly vented to chimneys or flues, and confirm that fuel-burning water heaters are not installed in sleeping rooms, bathrooms, or toilet rooms. Regular inspection of safety controls—such as flame-failure cutoffs and pressure-relief devices—is a standard part of maintaining equipment in accordance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-28, tenants in multiple dwellings have a right to 70°F heat in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. when outside temperatures fall below 55°F. If heat is not being provided as required, tenants may document the conditions—such as recording indoor temperatures and outdoor conditions with timestamps—and report the issue to the local code enforcement or housing authority in Highland Falls. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available options, which may include filing a formal complaint or raising a heating-code violation in relevant legal proceedings.
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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