Hornell, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 178 § 178-32
Fuel oil
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquid-tight 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) The 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 of buildings at a safe distance from building openings.
Section 178-32 of Hornell's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline safety standards for how fuel oil is handled on residential and other 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; automatically operated boilers and furnaces must also have a remote shutoff to stop oil flow in an emergency.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Hornell should ensure that all equipment covered by § 178-32 — including tanks, piping, and boilers or furnaces — is installed and maintained in strict conformance with the provision's requirements. Compliant operators typically use only fixed, liquid-tight equipment for receiving and storing fuel oil, keep tanks properly vented, and ensure that fill and vent pipe terminals are positioned outside the building at a safe distance from openings. Automatically operated boilers and furnaces should be equipped with a functioning remote control capable of stopping oil flow during a fire or other emergency, as required by § 178-32(C)(1).
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 systems have an interest in knowing that § 178-32 sets enforceable safety standards for how that fuel is stored and conveyed on the premises. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards — such as improperly located piping terminals, missing tank venting, or the absence of an emergency shutoff on an automated boiler — they may consider reporting the concern to the City of Hornell's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available under the Hornell Code of Ordinances.
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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