Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-34
Chimneys, flues and gasvents
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A. General. (1) Chimneys, smokestacks, flues, gasvents, smoke pipes and connectors shall be structurally safe, durable, smoketight and noncombustible. Supports shall be structurally safe and of noncombustible construction. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry chimneys shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) Chimneys and metal smokestacks shall have sufficient clearance from building construction, in accordance with generally accepted standards. (5) No flue shall have smoke pipe or gasvent connections in more than one story of a building. (6) Fireplaces and fuel-burning equipment located in different dwelling units shall not be connected to the same flue. (7) A single-wall metal smoke pipe or connector shall not pass through a floor, attic, inside wall, partition or concealed space. (8) A single-wall metal smoke pipe or connector passing through an exterior wall or a roof shall be guarded at the point of passage by a suitable metal collar. (9) Incinerator flues equipped with service openings shall not be used as flues for other fuel-burning equipment. (10) Chimneys and flues connected to equipment burning solid or liquid fuel shall have a suitable soot pocket and cleanout door at the base. B. Draft. Chimneys, flues and gasvents shall be installed and maintained to provide sufficient draft. C. Firesafety. Chimneys, flues and gasvents shall be installed and maintained so that the surface temperature of adjacent combustible construction does not exceed 175º F. D. Spark arresters. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator and a chimney or flue which emits sparks shall be provided with a spark arrester of noncombustible construction. Spark arresters shall have sufficient total clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. Openings in spark arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-34 establishes comprehensive structural and safety standards for chimneys, flues, gasvents, smoke pipes, and related components in residential and other buildings. The rule requires that these systems be structurally sound, noncombustible, and capable of safely venting combustion byproducts to the outside, while also setting specific limits on how flues may be shared, routed, or connected. Additional requirements address draft sufficiency, temperature limits on adjacent combustible surfaces (not to exceed 175°F), and the use of spark arresters on incinerator-connected or spark-emitting chimneys.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-34 generally maintain chimneys, flues, and gasvents in a structurally safe, smoketight, and noncombustible condition at all times. Compliant operators ensure that no single flue serves fuel-burning equipment in multiple dwelling units or across more than one story, and that single-wall metal smoke pipes are never routed through floors, concealed spaces, or interior walls without proper guarding. Routine inspections and cleanouts—particularly the soot pocket and cleanout door required at the base of solid- or liquid-fuel flues—are characteristic practices of operators who stay in compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Glen Cove, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-34, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gasvents in their dwelling must be kept safe, properly vented, and maintained so that nearby combustible surfaces do not overheat. If a tenant observes signs of a deteriorating chimney, improper flue connections, or inadequate venting, those conditions may constitute a housing code violation that can be reported to the appropriate Glen Cove municipal code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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