Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-37
Fuel oil
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight 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 controls to stop the flow of oil during a 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.
Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-37 establishes standards for how fuel oil is handled at residential and commercial properties. It requires that oil be received, stored, and moved through sealed, liquid-tight equipment, that storage tanks be properly vented and safely maintained, and that piping systems include remote shutoff controls for emergencies. Fill and vent pipe terminals must be positioned outside buildings, away from openings, to reduce fire and spillage risks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-37 generally ensure that all fuel oil storage tanks are equipped with functioning vents and are installed so they pose no hazard to the property or neighboring parcels. Compliant operators install remote emergency shutoff controls on automatically operated boilers and furnaces, and confirm that all fill, vent, and emptying connections use fixed piping routed to safe exterior locations. Routine inspections of liquid-tight fittings and underground pipe pitch toward tanks are part of ongoing maintenance practices under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-37 sets baseline safety standards for fuel oil systems that landlords are responsible for meeting, which can be relevant to tenants living in buildings heated by fuel oil. If a tenant observes conditions suggesting non-compliance — such as oil leaks, missing emergency shutoffs, or improperly located fill pipes — those observations can be documented and reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents 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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