Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-27
Incinerators
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A. General requirements. (1) Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended use. (2) Flue-fed incinerators shall be equipped with a means for burning auxiliary fuel in sufficient quantity to assure complete combustion of refuse. (3) A flue serving an incinerator shall be provided with a substantially constructed spark arrester. (4) Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible chimney, smokestack or flue. (5) Connections to incinerators shall provide free passage of refuse without clogging. B. Service openings. (1) Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. (2) Durable signs with plainly legible letters prohibiting disposal of highly flammable substances in incinerators shall be provided near service openings.
Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-27 establishes minimum standards for incinerators in residential or commercial buildings. Incinerators must be properly sized, connected to noncombustible chimneys or flues, equipped with spark arresters, and designed to allow refuse to pass without clogging. Flue-fed models must also be capable of burning auxiliary fuel to ensure complete combustion. Service openings must be accessible to building occupants, and durable warning signs prohibiting disposal of highly flammable materials must be posted nearby.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-27 generally ensure that any incinerator on the premises is appropriately sized for its intended use and connected to a noncombustible chimney, smokestack, or flue fitted with a spark arrester. Compliant operators also verify that flue-fed units have auxiliary fuel-burning capability and that refuse passages remain free of clogs. Durable, legible signs warning against disposal of highly flammable substances are typically posted at each service opening, which must remain readily accessible to building occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 210 § 210-27, building occupants are entitled to incinerator service openings that are readily accessible and clearly marked with warning signs about flammable materials. If an incinerator appears improperly maintained, inaccessible, or lacks required safety signage, tenants may have grounds to raise a housing code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority in Ithaca. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ithaca's housing code can help residents understand what options may be available when these standards are not met.
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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