Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-24
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. General requirements. (1) 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. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) 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. (5) Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. B. Fire safety. 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. C. Spark arresters. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator and a chimney or flue which may emit sparks shall be provided with a spark arrester of noncombustible construction. Spark arresters shall have sufficient total clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. Openings in spark arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 § 140-24 establishes standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. These systems must be structurally sound, smoketight, noncombustible, and capable of safely carrying combustion byproducts to the outside air without deteriorating. The rule also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces from separate tenancies to the same flue, and requires spark arresters on chimneys connected to incinerators or those that may emit sparks.
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Under Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 § 140-24, compliant property operators generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in sound structural condition — free from cracks, corrosion, and spalling — and ensure each flue serves only one story and is not shared between separate tenancies. Routine inspections and timely repairs help demonstrate that combustible materials near these systems are never exposed to unsafe temperatures. Where incinerators or spark-emitting chimneys are present, operators typically install and maintain properly sized, noncombustible spark arresters to meet the fire-safety requirements of this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 § 140-24 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if chimneys, flues, or gas vents in their building appear cracked, corroded, improperly shared between units, or otherwise unsafe. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the local code enforcement or housing inspection office, which has authority to require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this provision may apply to their building and what documentation is useful when raising a complaint.
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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