Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-32
Fuel oil
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A. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidated equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Tanks shall be provided with means for venting. (2) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or the surrounding property. C. Piping. (1) 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. (2) Filling, emptying and venting of tanks shall be by means of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks, or check valves shall be installed to prevent a return flow. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings.
Section 149-32 of Mount Vernon, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 149 establishes safety requirements for how fuel oil is handled in residential and other buildings. It mandates that fuel oil be received, stored, and moved only through fixed, permanent equipment, that storage tanks be properly vented and safely installed, and that piping systems include specific safeguards—such as remote shutoff controls on automatic boilers and furnaces and proper placement of fill and vent pipe terminals outside buildings. The provision is designed to reduce fire risk and protect both the property being served and surrounding properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to Mount Vernon Code § 149-32 generally ensure that all fuel oil infrastructure—tanks, piping, and associated equipment—is installed as fixed, permanent systems rather than temporary or portable arrangements. Compliant operators maintain storage tanks with functioning vents, keep tanks in a condition that poses no hazard to neighboring properties, and equip automatically operated boilers and furnaces with accessible remote controls capable of stopping oil flow in an emergency. Fill and vent pipe terminals are positioned outside the building at a safe distance from any openings, and underground tank piping is either pitched toward the tank or fitted with check valves to prevent backflow, as required by § 149-32.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings that use fuel oil heating have an interest in knowing that § 149-32 of Mount Vernon's Code of Ordinances sets specific safety standards for how that fuel is stored and delivered throughout the building. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these standards—such as improperly located piping terminals, missing vents on tanks, or the absence of emergency shutoff controls on boilers—they may consider reporting those conditions to the appropriate Mount Vernon municipal code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available under Chapter 149.
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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