Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-23
Boilers
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A. No boiler shall be operated as part of the heating system of any multiple residence housing six or more families unless it is approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Buildings. Approval shall be evidenced by a permit to operate issued by the Department, and such permit shall remain in effect for a period no longer than one year from the date of issuance. B. A permit to operate may be revoked pursuant to the procedures authorized in this chapter if the safety, health or well-being of the building occupants is jeopardized or in any way diminished, and any such revocation shall constitute a Class II offense and subject the owner to a fine and/or a term of imprisonment pursuant to § 58-7 of this Code. C. Prior to the issuance of an annual permit to operate, the following conditions shall be satisfied: (1) All inspections and tests shall be performed and the results submitted as required by this article. (2) The owner shall submit to the Department a copy of a report of the boiler inspection performed by the Industrial Commissioner of the State of New York or his authorized representative or by an authorized insurance company in accordance with the provisions of Part 4 of Title 12 of the Official Compilation of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York. Such report shall be signed by the representative of the inspecting authority, shall list all defects and violations noted and shall be filed with the Department within 15 days of the date of inspection. In lieu of an inspection report, a copy of a current boiler certificate issued by the New York State Department of Labor will be accepted. (3) All inspections pursuant to this chapter shall be performed annually by a certified oil service company approved by the Department.
Section 58-23 of the Yonkers Code of Ordinances governs the operation of boilers in residential buildings with six or more family units. Under this provision, no such boiler may run as part of a heating system without a permit issued by the Department of Housing and Buildings, and that permit must be renewed annually. If a permit is revoked because occupant safety or well-being is at risk, the building owner faces potential fines and/or imprisonment as a Class II offense under § 58-7 of the Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multi-family buildings covered by § 58-23 generally maintain an active, current permit to operate their boiler issued by the Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings. Compliant operators arrange annual inspections by a certified oil service company approved by the Department, and they submit a boiler inspection report—signed by the inspecting authority and listing any defects—within 15 days of the inspection date, or alternatively provide a current boiler certificate from the New York State Department of Labor. Allowing a permit to lapse or operating under a revoked permit is classified as a Class II offense under § 58-7, which can result in fines and/or imprisonment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a building with six or more units have an interest in knowing that § 58-23 requires the building's boiler to be permitted and inspected annually by the Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings. If a boiler is being operated without a valid permit, or if conditions exist that jeopardize occupant health and safety, tenants may consider contacting the Department of Housing and Buildings to report the concern or inquire about the building's permit status. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when heating system compliance is in question.
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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