Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-31
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. General requirements. (1) Chimneys, flues, gas vents and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling at the temperature to which they will be subjected. (5) Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke-pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. B. Fire safety. Chimneys, flues and gas vents shall be installed and maintained so that under conditions of use the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith does not exceed a safe temperature. C. Spark arresters. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator and a chimney or flue which may emit sparks shall be provided with a spark arrester of noncombustible construction. Spark arresters shall have sufficient total clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. Openings in spark arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-31 establishes structural and fire-safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. These components must be built and kept in a condition that safely carries combustion byproducts to the outside air, resists heat damage, and does not allow dangerous temperatures to reach nearby combustible materials. Where a chimney or flue connects to an incinerator or could emit sparks, a properly designed spark arrester is required to prevent embers from escaping while still allowing gases to flow freely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-31 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in structurally sound, smoketight, and noncombustible condition through routine inspection and timely repair. Compliant operators ensure that fuel-burning equipment serving separate tenancies is connected to separate flues, and that no single flue serves connections on more than one story. Where incinerators or spark-emitting appliances are present, property managers typically install and maintain code-compliant spark arresters and verify that flue linings show no signs of softening, cracking, corroding, or spalling.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-31, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents serving their unit are properly maintained and that combustion gases are safely vented to the outside. If a tenant observes signs of chimney deterioration, improper venting, or missing spark arresters, those observations may be relevant to housing code complaints filed with the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's local ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options exist for raising a potential violation.
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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