LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-34
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. Chimneys, flues, gas vents 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. B. Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. C. Masonry chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. D. Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling at the temperature to which they will be subjected. E. Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. F. No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one story of a building. G. Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. H. Chimneys, flues and gas vents shall be installed and maintained so that under conditions of use, the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith, does not exceed a safe temperature. I. 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. 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.
LeRoy Village Code ch. 128 § 128-34 establishes comprehensive structural and safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. These systems must be built and kept in a condition that is structurally sound, smoketight, and noncombustible, and must effectively carry combustion byproducts to the outside air. The provision also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces from separate tenancies to a shared flue, and requires spark arresters on chimneys connected to incinerators or those that may emit sparks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to LeRoy Village Code ch. 128 § 128-34 generally ensure that all chimneys, flues, and gas vents are professionally installed with noncombustible materials and proper foundations, and are inspected and maintained on a regular basis. Compliant operators keep each tenancy's fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces connected to separate, dedicated flues, and verify that flue linings remain free of cracking, corrosion, or spalling. Where incinerators or spark-emitting chimneys are present, operators install and 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.
Under LeRoy Village Code ch. 128 § 128-34, tenants have an interest in knowing that their unit's chimney, flue, and gas vent systems must meet specific safety standards, including the requirement that their fuel-burning equipment not share a flue with equipment in another tenancy. If a tenant observes signs of deterioration—such as visible cracking, smoke infiltration, or sparks—these may indicate a potential violation of this provision worth documenting and reporting to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenants can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how to raise habitability or code-compliance concerns.
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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