Cohoes, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-27
Heat
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A. Arrangements for providing adequate heating shall be as required by Housing Inspector. B. Smoke control. Fuel-burning, heat-producing equipment shall be installed and maintained so that the emission or discharge into the atmosphere of smoke, dust, particles, odors or other products of combustion will not create a nuisance or be detrimental to the health, comfort, safety or property of any person. C. Warm-air heating. Ducts and other air-handling equipment used for heating shall conform to the requirements of such equipment used for ventilating purposes. D. Prohibited locations for heat-producing equipment. Fuel-burning water heaters shall not be located in sleeping rooms, bathrooms or toilet rooms. 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. F. Installation and clearance. Where heat-producing equipment is installed on or adjacent to combustible materials, the location, insulation, clearance and the control of the equipment shall be such that the temperature on the surface of the combustible materials will not exceed a safe temperature. G. Air supply. (1) Direct-fire heat-producing 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 to prevent the accumulation of heat. (2) Rooms containing fuel-burning equipment shall have such air supply provided by means of one or more openings to the exterior or by means of 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. Unvented heaters burning liquid fuel shall be prohibited. (2) Fuel-burning space heaters in rooms normally kept closed shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue or gas vent. (3) Gas-fired equipment shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue or gas vent when the discharge of products of combustion into the space where the equipment is installed would be a hazard. I. Safety devices. (1) Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or temperatures shall be provided with means 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 team boiler drops below a predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off. (d) When failure or interruption of pilot occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot light and main burner shall be cut off.
Section 215-27 of the Cohoes Code of Ordinances establishes comprehensive standards for heating equipment in residential and other occupied spaces. The provision covers a wide range of requirements, including proper installation, fuel connections, smoke and combustion emissions, air supply, venting of combustion byproducts, and safety controls. Equipment must be installed and maintained so that it does not create health hazards, fire risks, or nuisances, and certain types of equipment—such as fuel-burning water heaters—are prohibited in specific rooms like bedrooms and bathrooms.
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Property owners and managers operating under Cohoes Code ch. 215 § 215-27 generally ensure that all fuel-burning and heat-producing equipment is permanently fastened, connected with solid metal piping, and properly vented through appropriate chimneys, flues, or gas vents. Compliant operators keep heating equipment clear of combustible materials, maintain adequate air supply openings, and ensure that safety controls—such as automatic fuel shutoffs for flame failure or excess pressure—are functional. Heating arrangements are subject to review by the Housing Inspector, so maintaining documentation of installations and routine maintenance is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Cohoes Code ch. 215 § 215-27, tenants have a right to heating equipment that is safely installed, properly vented, and maintained so as not to create health or safety hazards. If a tenant observes conditions such as unvented heaters, fuel-burning water heaters in a bathroom or sleeping room, or equipment that appears to emit harmful smoke or odors, these may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants can generally raise such conditions by contacting the Cohoes Housing Inspector, documenting the issue in writing to their landlord, or reaching out to a local 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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