Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-73
Air supply for equipment
Operative Text
A. Direct-fired heat producing equipment and the enclosure in which it is located shall be provided with a supply of air adequate to replenish that consumed by complete combustion at the rated gross output of the equipment and for the ventilation of the enclosure to prevent the accumulation of heat. B. Such air shall be supplied by means of one or more openings to the exterior or by means of fixed openings to interior spaces which open to the exterior.
Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-73 establishes that any space containing direct-fired heating equipment must receive a continuous, adequate supply of outside air. This air must be sufficient both to support complete combustion at the equipment's rated output and to prevent dangerous heat buildup in the enclosure. The rule specifies that this air supply must come through openings that connect—either directly or indirectly—to the exterior of the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating direct-fired heating equipment in Oneida should ensure that the room or enclosure housing such equipment has properly sized openings to the outside, as required by ch. 77 § 77-73. Compliant operators typically verify that these openings—whether direct exterior vents or fixed openings through interior spaces that themselves connect to the exterior—are unobstructed and sized to meet the equipment's rated gross output. Routine inspections of combustion air pathways are a common practice among operators 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.
Under Oneida, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 77 § 77-73, tenants have an interest in knowing that heating equipment in their unit or building is properly ventilated with an adequate exterior air supply, as this affects both safety and habitability. If a tenant suspects that a furnace or boiler room lacks proper combustion air openings, they may consider documenting the condition and contacting the local code enforcement or building department to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can also help residents understand how housing and building code provisions like this one relate to broader habitability protections.
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 7, 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