Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-39
Prohibited locations for fuel-burning equipment
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Fuel-burning equipment shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms or toilet rooms, nor in or under stairways or other required exits.
Section 147-39 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 147 prohibits fuel-burning equipment from being installed or placed in certain areas of a building. Specifically, sleeping rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, stairways, and other required exit pathways are off-limits for such equipment. This rule is designed to reduce risks associated with combustion appliances in spaces where occupants sleep, bathe, or must travel to evacuate a building.
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Under § 147-39 of Spring Valley's housing code, compliant property operators ensure that no fuel-burning appliances—such as furnaces, water heaters, or space heaters—are installed in bedrooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, or in or beneath stairways and required exit routes. Operators conducting routine inspections or overseeing renovation work generally verify that any existing or newly installed combustion equipment is sited in permitted locations only. Keeping documentation of equipment placement and any inspections can support a showing of ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-39 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code ch. 147 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if fuel-burning equipment is found in a sleeping room, bathroom, toilet room, stairway, or required exit path in their dwelling. Tenants who observe such a condition may consider reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Spring Valley, which has jurisdiction to investigate potential violations of this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can also help residents understand the options generally available when a potential code violation is identified.
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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