Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-20
Process ventilation
Operative Text
Where injurious, toxic, irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dust, mists or offensive odors are generated, a local exhaust ventilation system shall be provided to remove the contaminating agent at the source. Air shall be exhausted to the exterior so as not to injure, irritate or offend occupants of the building or any neighboring building or the general public and not recirculated to any space.
Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-20 establishes that whenever harmful, toxic, irritating, or offensive airborne contaminants—such as fumes, gases, dust, mists, or odors—are produced in a space, a dedicated local exhaust ventilation system must be installed to capture those contaminants at their point of origin. The exhausted air must be discharged to the outside in a manner that does not harm or disturb occupants of the same building, neighboring buildings, or the general public. Recirculating that contaminated air back into any occupied space is prohibited.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-20, property owners and managers who operate or lease spaces where process-related contaminants are generated are generally expected to install and maintain a local exhaust ventilation system sized and positioned to capture those contaminants at the source. Compliant operators ensure that exhaust discharge points are located and directed so that expelled air does not create nuisance or health hazards for building occupants or neighbors. Operators also confirm that exhaust air is routed entirely to the exterior and is never returned to any occupied or common area of the building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fulton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 475 § 475-20 gives occupants a basis to expect that spaces generating harmful fumes, gases, dust, mists, or offensive odors are equipped with proper local exhaust ventilation that discharges contaminants safely to the outside. If a tenant believes this requirement is not being met—for example, if noxious odors or fumes are entering living or working areas—they may document the conditions and consider contacting the local code enforcement or housing inspection office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations in the Fulton area can also help explain available options, including how a code violation under this section might be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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