Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-155
Heating systems
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A. The owner of every residential building that is intended for occupancy shall provide to such building, and keep in good repair, approved, safe central heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum inside temperature of 65° F., or such other minimum inside temperature as might be mandated or recommended by the Westchester County Department of Health in an emergency crisis, whenever the temperature outside of the building or part thereof shall fall below 55° F. Said temperature shall be provided in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, water-closet compartments and kitchens. Such temperature requirements shall be measured 36 inches from the floor at approximately the center of the room. B. Heating equipment shall be installed in a manner that will avoid the dangerous concentration of fumes and gases. C. Every heating, cooking and water-heating device burning solid fuels shall be rigidly connected to a chimney or flue; any such equipment burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be rigidly connected to a supply line and, where required, to a chimney, flue or vent. D. Fuel tanks for such equipment shall be permanently installed and refilled only from outside the building. E. Supply lines shall be installed in an approved manner. F. Where necessary, exposed heating risers, heating ducts and hot-water lines shall be covered with an insulating material or guard. G. Every heating, cooking and water-heating device located in a residential building shall be maintained and operated so as to be free from fire, health and accident hazards. H. All fuel-burning equipment, components and accessories shall be free from leaks and obstructions and shall function properly. I. Heating equipment shall not be forced to operate beyond the safe capacity for which it was designed. J. Portable space heaters burning liquid or gaseous fuels and heating, cooking and water-heating equipment with integral fuel tanks are prohibited.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-155 establishes comprehensive standards for residential heating systems. Building owners must maintain central heating capable of reaching at least 65°F in all habitable spaces—measured 36 inches from the floor—whenever outdoor temperatures drop below 55°F, though the Westchester County Department of Health may adjust that threshold during an emergency. The provision also sets safety requirements for fuel connections, tank installation, insulation of exposed lines, leak-free operation, and prohibits portable space heaters that burn liquid or gaseous fuels as well as equipment with integral fuel tanks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential buildings in Sleepy Hollow subject to ch. 245 § 245-155 generally maintain central heating systems that are inspected regularly, properly connected to approved chimneys or supply lines, and capable of sustaining the required minimum temperatures throughout all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. Compliant operators ensure fuel tanks are permanently installed and filled only from outside the building, that exposed risers and hot-water lines are insulated where needed, and that all fuel-burning equipment is kept free of leaks and obstructions. Removing any portable liquid- or gas-fueled space heaters and equipment with integral fuel tanks from residential units is also part of maintaining compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-155, tenants in residential buildings have a right to adequate heat—at least 65°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens—whenever outdoor temperatures fall below 55°F. If a landlord fails to provide or maintain heating systems that meet these standards, tenants may document the conditions (such as temperature readings taken 36 inches from the floor near the center of the room) and report the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help explain available options, including how a violation of this provision might be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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