Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-75
Portable extinguishers
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In multifamily dwellings: A. Each oil burner for a boiler, furnace or central hot water heater shall be provided with an approved hand fire extinguisher or two (2) rounded bottom pails filled with sand. B. Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-75 establishes two related fire-safety requirements for multifamily dwellings. First, every oil burner serving a boiler, furnace, or central hot water heater must be accompanied by either an approved hand fire extinguisher or two rounded-bottom sand-filled pails. Second, any portable extinguisher required for fire protection in the building must be kept in its designated spot and maintained in a condition that allows it to be used immediately without delay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multifamily dwellings subject to ch. 147 § 147-75 generally ensure that each oil-burning appliance — whether a boiler, furnace, or central hot water heater — has the required extinguishing equipment physically present and properly stocked. Compliant operators also conduct routine checks to confirm that all required portable extinguishers remain in their designated locations and are fully serviceable. Keeping maintenance logs and scheduling periodic inspections are practices commonly associated with meeting the 'efficient operation without delay' standard the provision describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multifamily dwellings have an interest in knowing that ch. 147 § 147-75 requires their building's oil-burning equipment areas to be equipped with fire-suppression tools and that portable extinguishers must be accessible and ready for use at all times. If extinguishers appear to be missing, misplaced, or in poor condition, tenants can document what they observe and report the concern to the local building or fire code enforcement office in Spring Valley. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how habitability and fire-safety code requirements interact with their housing rights.
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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