Auburn, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 182 § 182-33

A. General. In addition to the requirements of Section 1163.8 of Chapter C of the Uniform Code, the following regulations shall apply: (1) Except in one-family dwellings, heating equipment shall be maintained so as to provide an indoor temperature of 68° F., measured at a distance of two feet and more from exterior walls, and at a level of five feet above the floor. Residential premises intended for occupancy between the 15th day of September and the 31st day of May of the following year shall be provided with adequate heat to maintain the indoor temperature as set forth above, in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms. (2) Fuel-burning heat-producing equipment shall not be located in exits. (3) Fuel-burning water heaters shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms, or toilet rooms. B. Air pollution. Contaminants emitted into the atmosphere from fuel-burning equipment shall not violate air pollution control regulations promulgated pursuant to state law nor those of any other governmental authority having jurisdiction. C. Warm air heating. Ducts and air-handling equipment used for heating shall conform to the requirements of Subsections E , F and G(3) of § 182-39 . D. Portable heaters. Portable heaters are governed by Section 1191.3d of Chapter C of the Uniform Code. E. Fuel supply connection. Fuel-burning equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Fuel supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal or approved appliance connector. F. Installation and clearance. Where heat-producing or cooking equipment is installed on, or adjacent to, combustible materials, the adjacent combustible surface temperature shall not exceed 175° F. G. Air supply. (1) Fuel-burning heating equipment and the enclosure in which it is located shall be provided with a supply of air adequate both for complete combustion at the rated gross output of the equipment and for the ventilation of the enclosure. (2) Rooms containing fuel-burning equipment shall have such air supply provided by one or more openings to the exterior or by fixed openings to interior spaces which open to the exterior. H. Removal of products of combustion. (1) Equipment for burning solid or liquid fuel shall be connected to suitable chimneys or flues and shall not be connected to gas vents. (2) Gas-fired equipment shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue, or gas vent. Where a gas vent is used, a permanent sign stating the type of heating equipment which may be connected to the gas vent shall be provided and located where the gas vent passes through the wall or ceiling. I. Safety devices. (1) Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or temperatures shall be provided with devices to relieve safely such pressures and temperatures. (2) Controls for the safe operation of automatically operated heat-producing equipment shall be provided to function as follows: (a) When failure or interruption of flame or ignition occurs, the fuel supply shall be cut off. (b) When a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded, the input of additional heat shall be prevented or reduced to a safe rate. (c) When the water level in a steam boiler drops below a predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off. (d) When failure or interruption of pilot light or main burner of liquefied petroleum gas equipment occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot light and main burner shall be cut off. (3) Fuel-burning space heaters located in bathrooms or toilet rooms less than 100 square feet in area, or in sleeping rooms, shall be provided with controls to cut off the fuel supply upon the failure or interruption of the flame or ignition, or whenever a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded. J. Expansion tanks. Hot-water heating systems shall be provided with expansion tanks or other means to allow for the expansion of water in the system. K. Heating of garages. (1) Fuel-burning equipment for garages 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 elevated as follows: (a) Suspended heaters shall be at least eight feet above the floor level. (b) Floor-mounted heaters shall be installed on a noncombustible platform not less than 18 inches above the floor level and shall be protected against physical damage. (2) Garages heated by recirculated air shall be provided with a mechanical means of air handling designed to introduce a sufficient quantity of fresh air to prevent the accumulation of vapors or gases near the floor. Recirculated air shall not be taken from stories below grade level. For stories above grade level, openings for return air shall be at least 18 inches above floors.