Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 155-11
Self-inspection of central heating plants
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The owner of a multiple dwelling shall cause the furnace, boiler or other central heating system to be inspected by a qualified person between June 1 and September 30 of each year. In addition to testing the efficiency and adequacy of the heating system, the central heating system or water heating appliance and its flues, vents and dampers shall be inspected for escape of carbon monoxide gas. The findings on inspection shall be recorded. Correspondence 15 days following the inspection and shall be kept on file by the owner for a period of one year. Such inspection reports shall be submitted to the department upon request but shall not be subject to inspection by others or to subpoena or used in or as the basis of prosecution for the existence of a defect in the heating equipment on the date of inspection. Before October 15 all defects found upon inspection shall be corrected. A person who inspects heating equipment pursuant to this section shall report to the department in October of each year the address of each building he or she inspected and the date of each inspection.
Under Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 § 155-11, owners of multiple dwellings are required to have their central heating systems — including furnaces, boilers, flues, vents, and dampers — inspected by a qualified person between June 1 and September 30 each year. The inspection must assess both heating efficiency and the potential escape of carbon monoxide gas, and findings must be documented and kept on file for one year. Any defects uncovered during the inspection must be corrected before October 15, and the inspector must report each inspected building's address and inspection date to the department in October.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings subject to Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 155 § 155-11 generally schedule a qualified inspector to evaluate their central heating system — including flues, vents, and dampers for carbon monoxide risks — sometime between June 1 and September 30. Compliant operators retain the written inspection findings on file for at least one year and ensure that any identified defects are remediated before the October 15 deadline. Inspection reports must be made available to the department upon request, and the inspector is responsible for submitting a report to the department in October listing each inspected building and its inspection date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of multiple dwellings in Cedarhurst may have an interest in knowing that § 155-11 of ch. 155 of the Cedarhurst Code of Ordinances requires building owners to conduct annual heating system inspections — including carbon monoxide checks — and to correct any defects before October 15 each year. If a tenant has concerns that this inspection has not been performed or that heating defects remain uncorrected, they may consider contacting the relevant local department to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to fall short of these obligations.
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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