Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-34
Fuel oil
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquid-tight equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Tanks shall be provided with means for venting. (2) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or the surrounding property. C. Piping. (1) Automatically operated boilers and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with remote control to stop the flow of oil during fire or other emergency. (2) Filling, emptying and venting of tanks shall be by means of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings.
Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-34 establishes standards for how fuel oil is handled in residential and other buildings. Fuel oil must be received, stored, and moved through sealed, fixed equipment, and storage tanks must be properly vented and safely installed. Piping systems must be fixed and correctly positioned, and any automatically operated boiler or furnace using fuel oil must have a remote shutoff control accessible during emergencies.
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Under ch. 108 § 108-34, compliant property operators ensure that all fuel oil storage tanks are equipped with venting, are installed to avoid hazard to the property and neighbors, and are maintained in that condition over time. Operators also verify that fill, vent, and drain piping is fixed in place, that underground tank pipes pitch toward the tank, and that fill and vent pipe terminals are located outside the building at a safe distance from any openings. Buildings with automatically operated oil-fired boilers or furnaces are equipped with a remote control capable of stopping oil flow in the event of a fire or other emergency.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-34 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if fuel oil equipment in their building appears improperly installed, lacks required venting, or lacks an emergency shutoff for oil-fired heating systems. Tenants who observe conditions that may not meet these standards can report them to the City of Rye's code enforcement or building department for inspection. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can also help residents understand what options may be available when fuel oil equipment appears to fall short of the requirements in § 108-34.
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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