Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-34
Fuel oil
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Tanks shall be provided with means for venting. (2) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or the surrounding property. C. Piping. (1) 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. (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.
Section 157-34 of Clarkstown's Code of Ordinances establishes safety standards for how fuel oil is handled on residential and commercial premises. The rule requires that fuel oil be received, stored, and moved only through permanently installed, liquid-tight equipment, and that storage tanks be properly vented and maintained so they do not pose a hazard to nearby property. Piping connected to underground tanks must slope toward the tank, and fill and vent pipe openings must be located outside buildings at a safe distance from any building openings. Boilers and furnaces that operate automatically must also have a remote shutoff to stop oil flow in an emergency.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Clarkstown Code ch. 157 § 157-34 generally ensure that all fuel oil infrastructure—tanks, piping, and fittings—is fixed, liquid-tight, and properly vented before placing equipment into service. Compliant operators routinely inspect tanks to confirm they remain free of hazards to the served premises and surrounding properties, and verify that underground tank piping is pitched correctly toward the tank with fill and vent terminals positioned safely outside the building. Automatically operated boilers and furnaces are equipped with a functioning remote control capable of stopping oil flow during a fire or other emergency, and that control is kept accessible and operational.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties that use fuel oil heating in Clarkstown should be aware that § 157-34 sets baseline safety requirements for how that fuel is stored and delivered on the premises. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as improperly located fill pipes, missing venting, or the absence of an emergency shutoff on an automatic boiler—they may report concerns to the Clarkstown building or code enforcement department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are available under ch. 157.
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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