Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-26
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
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A. General requirements. (1) 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. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outer air. (3) Masonry and chimneys, except approved prefabricated chimneys, shall have noncombustible foundations. (4) 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. (5) Openings for smoke-pipe or gas-vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke-pipe or gas-vent connections in more than one story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. B. Fire safety. 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. C. Spark arrestors. A chimney or flue connected to an incinerator and a chimney or flue which may emit sparks shall be provided with a spark arrestor of noncombustible construction. Spark arrestors shall have sufficient total clear area to permit unrestricted passage of flue gases. Opening in spark arrestors shall be of such size as to prevent passage of embers and to minimize clogging by soot.
Mount Kisco Code ch. 72 § 72-26 establishes structural and safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in residential and other buildings. The rule requires these systems to be durable, smoketight, and noncombustible, and to safely carry combustion byproducts to the outside air. It also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment from different tenancies to the same flue, limits smoke-pipe connections to a single story per flue, and requires spark arrestors on chimneys connected to incinerators or those that may emit sparks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Mount Kisco Code ch. 72 § 72-26 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in structurally sound, smoketight condition through routine inspection and maintenance. Compliant operators ensure that combustible materials near these systems are never exposed to unsafe temperatures, and that each tenancy's fuel-burning equipment is connected to its own dedicated flue rather than a shared one. Where incinerators or spark-emitting chimneys are present, operators install and maintain properly sized noncombustible spark arrestors that allow free passage of flue gases while blocking embers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mount Kisco Code ch. 72 § 72-26, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents serving their unit must be safely maintained and that their fuel-burning equipment cannot be connected to the same flue as another tenancy's equipment. If a chimney or flue appears damaged, leaking smoke, or otherwise unsafe, tenants may report the condition to the Mount Kisco Code Enforcement office, which oversees compliance with these standards. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help explain what documentation to gather and what local 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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