Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-43
Mechanical Equipment
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(A) Mechanical appliances. All mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing the intended function. (B) Removal of combustion products. All fuel-burning equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent, except if labeled for unvented operation. (C) Clearances. All required clearances to combustible materials shall be maintained. (D) Safety controls. All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective operation. (E) Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combustion of the fuel and for ventilation of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment shall be provided for the fuel-burning equipment. (F) Energy conservation devices. Devices intended to reduce fuel consumption by attachment to a fuel-burning appliance, to the fuel supply line thereto, or to the vent outlet or vent piping therefrom, shall not be installed unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is specifically approved.
Section 124-43 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 124 establishes standards for mechanical equipment in residential and other covered properties. It requires that appliances such as heaters, fireplaces, cooking equipment, and water heaters be properly installed, safely maintained, and functional. Fuel-burning equipment must be vented to an approved chimney or vent (unless rated for unvented use), supplied with adequate combustion air, and equipped with working safety controls. Energy-saving add-on devices may only be installed if they carry an appropriate label and receive specific approval.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to § 124-43 generally keep all mechanical appliances—including fireplaces, cooking equipment, and water heaters—in proper working order and verify that fuel-burning equipment is connected to an approved chimney or vent. Compliant property managers routinely confirm that required clearances from combustible materials are maintained and that all safety controls remain operational. Before installing any energy conservation device on a fuel-burning appliance or its venting, operators typically confirm the device is labeled for that purpose and obtain the required specific approval under § 124-43(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 124-43, tenants in Huntington have an interest in knowing that their unit's mechanical appliances, fuel-burning equipment, and water heaters must be safely installed and maintained by the responsible party. If appliances appear improperly vented, lack working safety controls, or if unapproved energy devices have been attached, these conditions may constitute violations of Chapter 124. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, contact the Town of Huntington's code enforcement or housing inspection office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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