Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-43
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. Chimneys, flues, gas vents and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. B. Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. C. Masonry chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. D. Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. E. Openings for smoke pipe or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of the flue. F. No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of building. G. Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. H. Chimneys, flues and gas vents shall be installed and maintained so that under conditions of use the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith does not exceed a safe temperature.
Section 199-43 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances establishes structural and safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. The rule requires these systems to be structurally sound, smoketight, noncombustible, and capable of safely venting combustion byproducts to the outside. It also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces from separate tenancies to the same flue, and bars a single flue from having smoke pipe or gas vent connections across more than one story.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to § 199-43 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in continuous good repair — ensuring linings are intact, connections are unobstructed, and adjacent combustible materials remain at safe temperatures. Compliant operators verify that each tenancy's fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces are connected to dedicated flues, never shared across units. Routine professional inspections are a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance with the structural and operational standards set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 199-43, tenants have an interest in knowing that the chimney, flue, and gas vent systems serving their unit must be maintained to safely carry combustion gases out of the building and must not be shared with another tenancy's fuel-burning equipment. If a tenant observes signs of deterioration — such as visible cracking, smoke infiltration, or unusual odors — these may indicate a potential violation of this provision. Tenants can report suspected violations to Babylon Village's local code enforcement office, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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