Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-30
Incinerators
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A. General requirements. (1) Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended use. (2) Flue-fed incinerators shall be equipped with means for burning auxiliary fuel in sufficient quantity to assure complete combustion of refuse. (3) A flue serving an incinerator shall be provided with a substantially constructed spark arrester. (4) Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible chimney, smokestack or flue. (5) Connections to incinerators shall provide free passage of refuse without clogging. B. Service openings. (1) Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. (2) Durable signs with plainly legible letters prohibiting disposal of highly flammable substances in incinerators shall be provided near service openings.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-30 establishes construction and operational standards for incinerators in buildings. Incinerators must be properly sized, connected to noncombustible chimneys or flues, and equipped with spark arresters and, where applicable, auxiliary fuel-burning capability to ensure complete combustion. Service openings must be accessible to occupants, and durable warning signs must be posted near those openings to prohibit disposal of highly flammable materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-30, compliant building operators generally ensure that any incinerator is appropriately sized for the building's refuse load and connected to a noncombustible chimney, smokestack, or flue. Operators also maintain spark arresters on flues, keep refuse passages free of clogs, and post clearly legible signs near service openings warning occupants against disposing of highly flammable substances. Routine inspection of these components helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the ordinance's general requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-30 gives building occupants the right to accessible incinerator service openings and requires that warning signs about flammable materials be posted nearby. If an incinerator in your building appears to lack required safety features—such as a spark arrester, proper chimney connection, or posted warning signs—this may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Highland Falls housing code can help explain what documentation or 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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