Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-65
Air intake and exhaust openings
Operative Text
A. Air intake and exhaust openings shall be installed, located and maintained so as not to constitute a hazard or nuisance, so as to prevent the possibility of fire, smoke, fumes or foreign matter being drawn into the system. B. Ventilating systems shall be provided with adequate openings for incoming and outgoing air to obtain the required circulation. Intake openings shall provide air from an uncontaminated source. C. Where openings for mechanical exhaust are located in spaces that also contain fuel-burning equipment, there shall be provided fixed intake openings from the exterior to supply sufficient air so that the fuel-burning equipment is not adversely affected. D. Exhaust openings shall be located so that the exhaust air will not create a nuisance.
Section 77-65 of Oneida's Code of Ordinances establishes standards for how air intake and exhaust openings in ventilation systems must be installed, positioned, and maintained. The rule requires that these openings draw air from uncontaminated sources, prevent fire, smoke, fumes, or foreign matter from entering the system, and avoid creating hazards or nuisances. Where fuel-burning equipment shares a space with mechanical exhaust openings, the provision specifically requires fixed exterior intake openings to ensure that equipment operates safely and without interference.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 77 § 77-65 generally ensure that all ventilation intake and exhaust openings are sited, installed, and kept in a condition that prevents contamination and fire risk. Compliant operators verify that any space housing fuel-burning equipment has fixed exterior intake openings sized to supply adequate combustion air. Routine inspections of these openings — checking for blockages, improper placement, or deterioration — are a standard part of maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 77-65 gives occupants a basis to raise concerns if ventilation openings in their unit or building appear to draw in smoke, fumes, or other contaminants, or if exhaust air is directed in a way that creates a nuisance. Tenants who observe these conditions may document them and report the issue to the local code enforcement or housing authority in Oneida. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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