Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-158
Fuel oil and gasoline
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A. All fuels stored on the premises of a residential building for the operation of heat-producing equipment shall be stored in a safe manner, in accordance with generally accepted practice and in a manner that will minimize the danger of fire. B. No fuel oil, gasoline or other highly flammable fuel shall be stored within a residential building, except in a manner approved by the Fire Safety Code of Sleepy Hollow. C. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. D. Storage tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises serviced or the surrounding property. They shall be provided with means for venting.
Section 245-158 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes safety standards for how fuel oil, gasoline, and other flammable fuels may be stored and handled at residential buildings. Fuels used for heating must be kept in ways that reduce fire risk and follow generally accepted practices, and no highly flammable fuel may be stored inside a residential building unless the method is approved under Sleepy Hollow's Fire Safety Code. Fuel oil specifically must move through fixed, liquidtight equipment, and any storage tanks must be properly installed, maintained, and vented so they do not pose a hazard to the property or neighboring properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Sleepy Hollow should ensure that all heating fuel storage on-site complies with the requirements of § 245-158, including using fixed liquidtight equipment for fuel oil and keeping storage tanks properly installed, vented, and maintained. Highly flammable fuels such as gasoline must not be kept inside the residential building itself unless the storage method has been specifically approved under the Sleepy Hollow Fire Safety Code. Compliant operators typically conduct periodic inspections of fuel storage equipment and document that tanks and conveyance systems meet the safety and maintenance standards outlined in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 245-158 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances, tenants have an interest in knowing that their residential building's fuel storage must meet specific fire-safety and maintenance standards, including proper venting of tanks and the prohibition on storing highly flammable fuels inside the building without Fire Safety Code approval. If a tenant observes what appears to be unsafe fuel storage—such as gasoline stored inside the building or visibly deteriorating tanks—they may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate local code enforcement or fire safety authority in Sleepy Hollow. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents of Sleepy Hollow understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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