Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-32
Chimneys and flues
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A. General requirements. (1) Chimneys, flues and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry chimneys shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of the flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling at the temperature to which they will be subjected. (5) Openings for smoke pipe connections shall be provided with means for each connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke pipe connections in more than one story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces shall not be connected to the same flue. B. Fire safety. Chimneys and flues shall be installed and maintained so that under conditions of use the temperatures of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith does not exceed a safe temperature. C. Spark arresters. (1) A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator and a chimney or flue, which may emit sparks shall be provided with a spark arrester of noncombustible construction. (2) Spark arresters shall have sufficient total clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. (3) Openings in spark arresters shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-32 establishes comprehensive structural and safety standards for chimneys and flues in buildings. The rule requires that these systems be structurally sound, smoketight, and noncombustible, and that they effectively carry combustion byproducts to the outside air. It also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces to the same flue, limits smoke pipe connections to a single story, and mandates spark arresters on chimneys connected to incinerators or those capable of emitting sparks.
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Under Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-32, compliant property operators routinely inspect chimneys, flues, and their supports to confirm they remain structurally intact, smoketight, and free from cracking, corrosion, or spalling. Operators also ensure that fuel-burning appliances and fireplaces are connected to separate flues, and that smoke pipe connections do not span more than one story. Where incinerators or spark-emitting flues are present, property managers maintain properly sized, noncombustible spark arresters that allow unrestricted gas passage while blocking embers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-32 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if chimneys or flues in their building appear structurally compromised, are emitting smoke improperly, or lack required spark arresters. Tenants who observe conditions that may violate these standards—such as visible cracking, improper appliance connections, or missing safety equipment—can document those conditions and report them to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Great Neck housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when chimney or flue deficiencies are identified.
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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