Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-31
Fuel oil
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A. General. Fuel oil shall be received, stored, and conveyed by means of fixed liquid-tight equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Fuel oil storage tanks shall rest on noncombustible supports that are maintained in a structurally sound condition. (2) Tanks subject to traffic shall be protected against vehicle damage. (3) Storage tanks inside buildings shall not be in a damaged or leaking condition. (4) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served. C. Storage tanks inside buildings. (1) Fuel oil storage tanks inside buildings shall be provided with liquid-level indicating devices of fixed vaportight construction. (2) The maximum capacity of an individual fuel oil storage tank unenclosed inside a building shall be 550 gallons, and such tank shall be not less than five feet horizontally from any fuel-burning equipment. (3) Unenclosed fuel oil storage tanks shall not be located in garages exceeding 1,000 square feet in area. D. Piping. (1) Means for shutting off fuel flow shall be accessible and maintained in safe operating condition. Automatically operated boilers and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with remote control to stop the flow of oil during fire or other emergency. Such control shall be located outside the boiler room or inside the boiler room at the entrance. (2) Filling, emptying, and venting of tanks shall be by means of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings. (3) Pipes for fuel oil entering buildings shall be protected from damage by settlement or corrosion.
Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-31 establishes requirements for how fuel oil is received, stored, and distributed on residential and commercial premises. Storage tanks must rest on noncombustible, structurally sound supports, remain free of leaks or damage, and be sized and positioned to avoid creating hazards. Piping systems must include accessible shutoff controls, and tanks serving automated boilers or furnaces must have remote emergency shutoffs located outside or at the entrance of the boiler room.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-31 generally ensure that all fuel oil storage tanks are inspected regularly for leaks, damage, and structural support integrity. Compliant operators keep indoor unenclosed tanks at or below the 550-gallon individual capacity limit, maintain a minimum five-foot horizontal clearance from fuel-burning equipment, and confirm that fill, vent, and shutoff piping is properly pitched, protected from corrosion, and accessible. Operators with automated boilers or furnaces also verify that remote emergency oil-flow shutoff controls are correctly positioned at the boiler room entrance or outside it.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings covered by Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-31 have an interest in knowing that fuel oil systems on their premises are required to be maintained in a safe, leak-free, and structurally sound condition. If a tenant observes signs of a leaking tank, damaged piping, or an inaccessible shutoff control, they may report the condition to the appropriate Mineola municipal code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can provide general information about how to document concerns and what enforcement 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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