Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-28
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 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.
Section 149-28 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 149, establishes construction and operational standards for building incinerators. The rule requires that incinerators have sufficient capacity, be connected to noncombustible chimneys or flues equipped with spark arresters, and allow refuse to pass without clogging. 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.
Under Mount Vernon Code § 149-28, compliant property operators ensure that any incinerator installation meets capacity requirements for the building's intended use and is connected to a properly constructed noncombustible chimney or flue fitted with a spark arrester. Flue-fed units are maintained with auxiliary fuel-burning capability to support complete combustion. Operators also keep service openings accessible and post clearly legible, durable signs near those openings warning occupants not to dispose of highly flammable substances in the incinerator.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mount Vernon Code § 149-28 establishes that building incinerators must be safely constructed, properly vented, and equipped with posted warnings about flammable materials near service openings. If an incinerator in your building appears to lack required safety features—such as a spark arrester, proper chimney connection, or warning signage—this may constitute a code violation. Tenants can report potential violations to the appropriate Mount Vernon municipal code enforcement office or consult a 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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