Thomaston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-27
Smoke control
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Fuel-burning heat-producing equipment shall be installed and maintained so that the emission or discharge into the atmosphere of smoke, dust, particles, odors or other products of combustion will not create a nuisance or be detrimental to the health, comfort, safety or property of any person.
Thomaston Code ch. 116 § 116-27 establishes a performance standard for fuel-burning heating equipment: it must be installed and kept in a condition that prevents its combustion byproducts—smoke, dust, particles, odors, and similar emissions—from becoming a nuisance or harming people's health, comfort, safety, or property. The rule focuses on outcomes rather than specifying a particular technology or fuel type. Any fuel-burning heat-producing equipment on a property falls within its scope.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Thomaston Code ch. 116 § 116-27, compliant property operators generally ensure that all fuel-burning heating equipment is professionally installed according to applicable standards and is kept on a regular maintenance schedule. Routine inspections, timely cleaning of flues and burners, and prompt repair of malfunctioning components are the kinds of practices associated with meeting this provision's outcome-based standard. Keeping records of service visits can help demonstrate that equipment has been properly maintained.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Thomaston Code ch. 116 § 116-27 gives occupants a basis to raise concerns when fuel-burning heating equipment produces smoke, odors, dust, or other combustion byproducts that affect health, comfort, safety, or property. Tenants who experience such conditions may consider documenting the problem with dates, descriptions, and photographs, and then reporting it to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can help explain what options are generally available when a landlord has not addressed equipment that appears to violate 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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