Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-33
Heating
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A. Equipment. Except in one-family, owner-occupied dwellings, heating equipment shall be maintained so as to provide an indoor temperature of 68º F. measured at a distance of two feet or more from exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor. B. Smoke control. Fuel-burning heat-producing equipment shall be installed and maintained so that the emission of 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 or to the public. C. Warm air heating. Ducts and other air-handling equipment used for heating shall conform to the requirements 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 and adjacent to combustible materials, the location, insulation and clearance and the control of the equipment shall be such that the temperature on the surface of the combustible materials will not exceed 175º F. G. Air supply. (1) Direct-fired heat-producing equipment and the enclosure 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 solid or liquid fuel shall be connected to approved 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 an approved chimney, flue or gas vent. I. Safety devices. (1) Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures and temperatures shall be provided with means to relieve safely 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 an approved 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 occurs, each pilot light and main burner shall be cut off. J. Heating of garages. Fuel-burning equipment for garages servicing any building 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 to be exposed to possible accumulation of flammable gases but not less than 18 inches from the floor.
Section 215-33 of Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 establishes comprehensive standards for heating equipment in residential and other dwellings. It requires that heating systems in non-owner-occupied single-family buildings maintain indoor temperatures of at least 68°F, measured at specific points away from exterior walls and above the floor. The provision also governs fuel-burning equipment safety, including smoke emissions, proper ventilation and air supply, safe removal of combustion byproducts, pressure and temperature relief devices, and restrictions on where certain equipment may be installed.
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Property owners and managers operating under § 215-33 of Jamestown's Code of Ordinances generally ensure that heating systems in covered dwellings are capable of maintaining the required 68°F threshold at the specified measurement points throughout the heating season. Compliant operators also keep fuel-burning equipment properly vented, permanently connected with solid metal fuel lines, and free from locations prohibited by the code—such as sleeping rooms and bathrooms for fuel-burning water heaters. Routine inspection and maintenance of safety devices, combustion air openings, and clearances from combustible materials are practices associated with ongoing compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 215-33 of Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215, tenants in non-owner-occupied dwellings have a right to heating that maintains at least 68°F, measured at the distances and heights specified in the provision. If a rental unit's heating system fails to meet these standards, or if equipment appears improperly installed or vented, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Jamestown to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help explain the range of options available, including raising a code violation as a defense in relevant housing 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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