Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-65
Safety devices
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A. Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or temperatures shall be provided with means to relieve safely such pressures and temperatures. B. Controls for the safe operation of automatically operated heat-producing equipment shall be provided to function as follows: When failure or interruption of flame or ignition occurs, the fuel supply shall be cut off. When a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded, the input of additional heat shall be prevented or reduced to a safe rate. When the water level in a steam boiler drops below a predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off. When failure or interruption of pilot light or main burner in liquefied petroleum gas equipment occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot light and main burner shall be shut off.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-65 establishes safety requirements for heat-producing equipment in residential and other buildings. Equipment capable of generating dangerous pressures or temperatures must have built-in relief mechanisms, and automatically operated heating systems must include controls that cut off fuel or reduce heat input when unsafe conditions arise—such as flame failure, excessive temperature or pressure, low boiler water levels, or pilot light failure in liquefied petroleum gas systems. The rule is designed to prevent equipment malfunctions from escalating into fires, explosions, or other hazardous events.
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Under Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-65, compliant property operators ensure that all automatically operated heating equipment is fitted with functioning safety controls before placing it in service. This typically means verifying that boilers, furnaces, and LP gas appliances have properly calibrated pressure-relief valves, temperature-limit switches, low-water cutoffs, and flame-failure shutoffs, and that these devices are tested and maintained on a regular schedule. Operators generally keep documentation of inspections and service records to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the provision's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-65 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when heating equipment in their building appears to lack proper safety controls—such as a boiler without a visible pressure-relief valve or a gas appliance that does not shut off when the pilot light fails. Tenants who observe potentially unsafe heating equipment can report the condition to the City of Albany's code enforcement or building inspection office, which has authority to inspect and require corrective action. Tenant-rights organizations in the Albany area can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what options may be available when safety device requirements appear to be unmet.
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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