North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-34
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. General requirements. (1) Chimneys, flues, gas vents and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling at the temperatures to which they will be subjected. (5) Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. B. Firesafety. Chimneys, flues and gas vents shall be installed and maintained so that under conditions of use the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith, does not exceed a safe temperature. C. Spark arresters. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator, and a chimney or flue which may emit sparks, shall be provided with a spark arrester of noncombustible construction. Spark arresters shall have sufficient total clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. Openings in spark arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-34 establishes standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in buildings. These components must be structurally sound, smoketight, noncombustible, and capable of safely carrying combustion byproducts to the outside air. The provision also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment from separate tenancies to the same flue, and requires spark arresters on chimneys connected to incinerators or those that may emit sparks.
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Under § 103-34, property owners and managers are generally expected to keep all chimneys, flues, and gas vents in a condition that is structurally safe, smoketight, and resistant to heat damage. Compliant operators typically ensure that flue linings are intact, that no single flue serves equipment from more than one tenancy, and that spark arresters are installed and maintained where required. Routine inspections and prompt repairs are characteristic of properties that meet the ongoing maintenance obligations this section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-34 of the North Collins Code sets minimum safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents that landlords must uphold throughout a tenancy. If a tenant observes signs of deterioration—such as cracking, visible smoke leakage, or missing spark arresters—these conditions may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the local code enforcement authority. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how documented violations under § 103-34 could relate to habitability concerns or other remedies available under local law.
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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