Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-25
Incinerators
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A. General requirements. (1) Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended use. (2) Flue-fed incinerators shall be equipped with means for burning auxiliary fuel in sufficient quantity to assure complete combustion of refuse. (3) A flue serving an incinerator shall be provided with a substantially constructed spark arrester. (4) Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible chimney, smokestack or flue. (5) Connections to incinerators shall provide free passage of refuse without clogging. B. Service openings. (1) Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. (2) Durable signs with plainly legible letters prohibiting disposal of highly flammable substances in incinerators shall be provided near service openings.
Section 140-25 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes construction and operational standards for incinerators in residential or commercial buildings. Incinerators must be properly sized, connected to noncombustible chimneys or flues, equipped with spark arresters, and designed to allow refuse to pass without clogging. Flue-fed units must also have auxiliary fuel-burning capability to ensure complete combustion, and service openings must be accessible and posted with signs warning against disposal of highly flammable materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating buildings with incinerators covered by Wallkill Code ch. 140 § 140-25 generally ensure that each unit is appropriately sized for its intended load and connected to a noncombustible chimney, smokestack, or flue. Compliant operators maintain spark arresters on incinerator flues, verify that refuse passages remain free of clogs, and—for flue-fed systems—confirm that auxiliary fuel-burning equipment is functional. Durable, legible warning signs prohibiting highly flammable materials must be posted near all service openings and kept visible to building occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wallkill Code ch. 140 § 140-25, building occupants are entitled to incinerator service openings that are readily accessible and clearly posted with signs warning against disposing of highly flammable substances. If an incinerator appears to lack required safety features—such as a spark arrester, proper chimney connection, or posted warning signs—tenants may consider documenting the condition and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Wallkill's housing code can help residents understand what options may be available when these standards appear not to be met.
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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