Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-38
Safety devices
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A. Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or temperatures shall be provided with means to relieve safely such pressures and temperatures. B. Controls for the safe operation of automatically operated heat-producing equipment shall be provided to function as follows: (1) When failure or interruption of flame or ignition occurs, the fuel supply shall be cut off. (2) When a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded, the input of additional heat shall be prevented or reduced to a safe rate. (3) When the water level in a steam boiler drops below a predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off. (4) When the failure or interruption of a pilot light or main burner of liquefied petroleum gas equipment occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot light and main burner shall be cut off.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-38 establishes safety requirements for heat-producing and pressure-generating equipment in residential and other buildings. Equipment capable of producing dangerous pressures or temperatures must have automatic relief mechanisms, and automatically operated heating systems must include controls that cut off fuel or reduce heat input when unsafe conditions arise—such as flame failure, excessive temperature or pressure, low boiler water levels, or pilot light failure on gas equipment. These requirements are designed to reduce the risk of fires, explosions, and other hazards associated with heating systems.
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Property owners and managers subject to Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-38 generally ensure that all automatically operated heating equipment is equipped with functioning safety controls, including automatic fuel shutoffs and pressure or temperature relief devices. Compliant operators typically schedule regular inspections and maintenance of boilers, burners, and liquefied petroleum gas equipment to verify that each required safety control operates as intended. Keeping records of inspections and any repairs made to safety devices is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-38, tenants have an interest in knowing that heating equipment in their building is required to include specific automatic safety controls designed to prevent dangerous conditions. If a tenant has reason to believe that heating or pressure equipment lacks required safety devices or that controls are not functioning properly, general enforcement paths include notifying the local building or code enforcement department, which has authority to inspect and require compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can also help residents understand what options may be available when safety equipment concerns arise.
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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