Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-66
Heating of garages
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Fuel-burning equipment for garages serving multiple dwellings shall be located in heater rooms, except that equipment burning gas or liquid fuel located in the vehicle storage space shall be permitted in stories at or above grade where the equipment is elevated so as not to be exposed to possible accumulation of flammable gases and shall conform to the requirements set forth in § 231-64 , Removal of products of combustion.
Albany Code § 231-66 governs how fuel-burning heating equipment may be installed in garages that serve multi-unit residential buildings. As a general rule, such equipment must be placed in a dedicated heater room. A narrower exception applies to gas- or liquid-fueled equipment located in the vehicle storage area itself: that equipment is allowed only on stories at or above grade, must be elevated to avoid exposure to flammable gas accumulation, and must also comply with the combustion-product removal standards found in § 231-64.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple-dwelling properties with attached or associated garages should ensure that any fuel-burning heating equipment is installed in a designated heater room, as required by Albany Code § 231-66. If gas- or liquid-fueled equipment is instead placed within the vehicle storage space, compliance requires that the garage story be at or above grade, that the equipment be elevated appropriately, and that it meet the combustion-venting standards of § 231-64. Routine inspections of garage heating installations can help confirm that equipment placement and elevation remain consistent with these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Albany Code § 231-66 establishes safety standards for heating equipment in garages connected to multi-unit residential buildings, which can affect the habitability and safety of a property. Tenants who observe fuel-burning equipment in a garage that does not appear to be in a heater room, or that sits at floor level in the vehicle storage area, may have grounds to raise a concern about code compliance. General enforcement paths include contacting the Albany building or housing inspection office to request an inspection, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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