Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-159
Incinerators
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A. Incinerators are prohibited unless approved and registered with the Fire Department. Incinerators 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 245-159 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances governs the installation and operation of incinerators in buildings. Under this provision, incinerators must be approved and registered with the Fire Department, must not emit 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 posted signs warn against disposing of flammable, combustible, or explosive materials in incinerator chutes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 245-159 generally ensure that any incinerator on the premises is approved and registered with the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department before use. Compliant operators maintain incinerators of sufficient capacity, keep chute connections clear of obstructions, and confirm that service openings remain accessible to all building occupants. Durable, clearly legible warning signs must be conspicuously posted at each service opening listing the prohibited materials as specified in § 245-159(E).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 245-159, building occupants have a right to accessible incinerator service openings and to clearly posted warning signs that identify prohibited materials. If an incinerator appears unregistered, improperly maintained, inaccessible, or lacking required signage, tenants may consider raising the issue with building management, contacting the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Keeping a record of any observed conditions — such as missing signs or blocked chute access — can be useful when reporting concerns 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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