Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-56
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A. Installation and maintenance. 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. 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. B. Conveyance of products of combustion. Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. C. Masonry chimney foundations. Masonry chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. D. Flue linings. 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. E. Openings for connections. Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. F. Limitation on connections. No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one (1) story of the building.
Section 147-56 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 establishes structural and functional standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in buildings. These components must be built and kept in a condition that is structurally sound, smoke-tight, noncombustible, and capable of safely venting combustion byproducts to the outside without damaging adjacent materials or degrading over time. The provision also limits each flue to connections on only one story of a building and requires that masonry chimneys rest on noncombustible foundations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Spring Valley, N.Y., Code ch. 147 § 147-56 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in a condition that meets the provision's structural, material, and venting standards through routine inspection and timely repair. Compliant operators ensure that flue linings show no signs of softening, cracking, corroding, or spalling, and that smoke pipe or gas vent connections are limited to a single story per flue. Maintaining documentation of inspections and any remediation work is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 147-56.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code ch. 147 § 147-56, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents in their building must be maintained to safely carry combustion gases outside and must not create fire or structural hazards. If a tenant observes signs of chimney or flue deterioration—such as visible cracking, smoke infiltration, or damaged linings—these conditions may represent a violation of § 147-56 that can be reported to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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