Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-34
Fuel oil
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Tanks shall be provided with means for venting. (2) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or the surrounding property. C. 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. (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.
Section 122-34 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances establishes safety standards for how fuel oil is handled on residential and commercial premises. The rule requires that fuel oil be received, stored, and moved only through sealed, fixed equipment, and that storage tanks be properly vented and maintained so they do not pose a hazard to nearby property. Piping connected to underground tanks must be sloped toward the tank, and fill and vent pipe openings must be located outside buildings at a safe distance from any building openings. Boilers and furnaces that operate automatically must also have a remote shutoff to stop oil flow in an emergency.
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Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Highland Falls should ensure that all equipment complies with the fixed, liquidtight standards set out in § 122-34. Compliant operators typically schedule regular inspections of storage tanks to confirm proper venting and that tanks are not creating hazards for adjacent properties, and they verify that any automatically operated boiler or furnace has a functioning remote oil-flow shutoff. Piping configurations, including the pitch of underground tank lines and the placement of fill and vent terminals outside the building, are also part of routine compliance checks under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings that use fuel oil heating have an interest in knowing that § 122-34 of the Highland Falls Code of Ordinances sets baseline safety requirements for how that fuel is stored and delivered. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as improperly located fill pipes, missing tank vents, or the absence of an emergency shutoff on an automated boiler—they may consider reporting the concern to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what municipal channels are available for raising safety complaints under this provision.
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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