Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-35
Air supply
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Direct-fired heat-producing equipment and the enclosure in which it is located shall be provided with a supply of air adequate both for complete combustion at the rated gross output of the equipment and for the ventilation of the enclosure to prevent the accumulation of heat. Rooms containing fuel-burning equipment shall have such air supply provided by means of one or more openings to the exterior, or by means of fixed openings to interior spaces which open to the exterior.
Section 238-35 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances requires that any space housing direct-fired or fuel-burning heating equipment must receive a sufficient, continuous supply of outside air. This air supply must be enough 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 must reach the room through openings directly to the exterior or through fixed openings to interior spaces that themselves connect to the exterior.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 238 § 238-35, compliant property operators ensure that every room containing fuel-burning or direct-fired heating equipment has properly sized air-supply openings leading to the exterior, either directly or through connected interior spaces. Operators typically verify that these openings are fixed, unobstructed, and sized to support the equipment's rated gross output as well as adequate ventilation of the enclosure. Routine inspections of mechanical rooms and utility spaces help confirm that no renovations or modifications have inadvertently blocked or reduced required air-supply pathways.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-35 establishes a baseline safety standard for the air supply to rooms containing fuel-burning heating equipment in Patchogue rental properties. If a tenant observes that a furnace room or boiler enclosure appears to lack exterior air openings, or that existing openings have been sealed or blocked, this may represent a code concern worth documenting. Tenants can report potential violations to the local code enforcement office and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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