Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 156-33
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.
Fallsburg, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 156 § 156-33 establishes baseline safety standards for fuel oil systems in buildings. Fuel oil must be handled through sealed, fixed equipment, and storage tanks must be properly vented and installed so they do not pose a hazard to nearby property. Piping for underground tanks must slope toward the tank, and fill and vent pipe openings must be placed outside buildings at a safe distance from any building openings. Automatically operated boilers and furnaces must include a remote shutoff to stop oil flow in an emergency.
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Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Fallsburg should ensure their installations conform to the requirements of ch. 156 § 156-33. Compliant operators typically use fixed, liquidtight equipment throughout, confirm that storage tanks are vented and positioned to avoid hazard, and verify that all fill and vent pipe terminals are located outside the building at a safe distance from openings. For properties with automatically operated boilers or furnaces, operators generally maintain a functioning remote control capable of stopping oil flow in the event of a fire or other emergency.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings with fuel oil heating systems have an interest in knowing that § 156-33 of the Fallsburg Code of Ordinances sets enforceable safety standards for how that fuel is stored, piped, and controlled. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as improperly located piping terminals or a missing emergency shutoff—they may consider reporting the concern to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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