Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-35
Fuel oil
Operative Text
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 186-35 of Massena's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline safety standards for fuel oil systems in buildings. It requires that fuel oil be handled only through sealed, fixed equipment, that storage tanks be properly vented and safely installed, and that piping systems include remote shutoff controls for automated boilers and furnaces. Fill and vent pipe terminals must be located outside buildings, away from openings, and underground tank pipes must slope toward the tank to prevent pooling or leaks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Massena should ensure their installations comply with the requirements of ch. 186 § 186-35, which covers the full chain from storage to delivery. Compliant operators typically use fixed, liquidtight equipment throughout, confirm that storage tanks are vented and positioned to avoid hazard to neighboring properties, and install remote shutoff controls on any automatically operated boilers or furnaces. Fill and vent pipe terminals are generally placed outside the building at a safe distance from windows, doors, and other openings, with underground supply pipes pitched toward the tank.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings with fuel oil heating systems have an interest in knowing that § 186-35 of Massena's Code of Ordinances sets enforceable safety standards for how that fuel is stored, piped, and controlled. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as improperly located fill pipes, missing venting, or the absence of emergency shutoff controls—they may consider reporting concerns to the local code enforcement office in Massena. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation