Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-105
Garbage disposals; incinerators
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A. Incinerators are prohibited unless approved and registered with the Fire Department and shall not emit contaminants into the atmosphere in violation of air pollution control regulations pursuant to New York State Law or to any other governmental authority having jurisdiction. B. Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended use. C. Connections to incinerators shall provide free passage of garbage and refuse without clogging. D. Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. E. Durable signs, with plainly legible letters, shall be conspicuously posted at service openings, stating: "Throwing lighted matches, cigars or cigarettes, carpet sweepings, naphthalene, camphor balls or flakes, floor scrapings, oil soaked rags, paint cans, aerosol containers or any other flammable or highly combustible or explosive substance into incinerator chutes is unlawful and subjects the offender to a penalty."
Section 54-105 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances governs the installation and operation of incinerators in residential and other buildings. Under this provision, incinerators must be approved and registered with the Fire Department, must not release air pollutants in violation of state or other applicable regulations, and must be properly sized and designed to handle waste without clogging. The rule also requires that service openings be accessible to building occupants and that clearly legible warning signs be posted at those openings listing prohibited items such as flammable materials, aerosol containers, and similar hazardous substances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 54 § 54-105 generally ensure that any incinerator on the premises is registered with the Pelham Fire Department before use and is maintained in compliance with applicable air pollution control standards under New York State law. Compliant operators keep incinerator connections clear of obstructions, confirm the unit is appropriately sized for the building's waste volume, and verify that service openings remain accessible to all building occupants. Durable, legible warning signs listing the prohibited materials specified in § 54-105(E) are typically posted conspicuously at every service opening as a standard part of ongoing building maintenance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Pelham Code § 54-105, building occupants have a right to accessible incinerator service openings and to clearly posted warning signs that identify which materials are prohibited from being placed in chutes. If an incinerator appears to be unregistered, improperly maintained, or lacking required signage, tenants may consider documenting the condition and raising the issue with building management or the Pelham Fire Department, which oversees incinerator registration under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when conditions appear to fall short of the standards set out in § 54-105.
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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