Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-31
Fuel oil
Operative Text
A. General. Fuel oil shall be received, stored, and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Fuel oil storage tanks shall rest on noncombustible supports that are maintained in a structurally sound condition. (2) Tanks subject to traffic shall be protected against vehicle damage. (3) Storage tanks inside buildings shall not be in a damaged or leaking condition. (4) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served. C. Storage tanks inside buildings. (1) Fuel oil storage tanks inside buildings shall be provided with liquid-level indicating devices of fixed vaportight construction. (2) The maximum capacity of an individual fuel oil storage tank unenclosed inside a building shall be 550 gallons, and such tank shall be not less than five feet horizontally from any fuel-burning equipment. (3) Unenclosed fuel oil storage tanks shall not be located in garages exceeding 1,000 square feet in area. D. Piping. (1) Means for shutting off fuel flow shall be accessible and maintained in safe operating condition. Automatically operated boilers and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with remote control to stop the flow of oil during fire or other emergency. Such control shall be located outside the boiler room, or inside the boiler room at the entrance. (2) Filling, emptying, and venting of tanks shall be by means of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings. (3) Pipes for fuel oil entering buildings shall be protected from damage by settlement or corrosion.
Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-31 establishes detailed requirements for how fuel oil is received, stored, and distributed within and around buildings. Storage tanks must rest on noncombustible, structurally sound supports, must not leak or be damaged when located inside buildings, and individual unenclosed indoor tanks are capped at 550 gallons with specific clearance from fuel-burning equipment. Piping systems must include accessible shutoff controls, and automatically operated boilers or furnaces must have remote emergency shutoffs located outside or at the entrance of the boiler room.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Auburn should ensure that all equipment covered under ch. 182 § 182-31 is regularly inspected and maintained — including tank supports, liquid-level indicators, shutoff valves, and piping. Compliant operators keep indoor unenclosed tanks at or below the 550-gallon limit, maintain the required five-foot horizontal clearance from fuel-burning equipment, and verify that remote emergency shutoff controls are properly positioned and functional. Tanks exposed to vehicle traffic should be protected, and all fill and vent pipe terminals should be routed to safe exterior locations away from building openings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings with fuel oil heating systems have an interest in knowing that ch. 182 § 182-31 sets baseline safety standards for how those systems must be installed and maintained. If a tenant observes signs of a leaking or damaged tank, inaccessible shutoff controls, or other apparent violations, they may report concerns to the appropriate Auburn municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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