Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-89
Installation of heating and cooking equipment
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A. General conditions. (1) Every heating, cooking and water-heating device located in a structure used for human habitation shall be properly installed, connected and capable of performing the function for which it was designed. (2) All heating, cooking and water-heating equipment burning solid fuels shall be rigidly connected to a chimney or flue, and such heating equipment burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be rigidly connected to a supply line and, where required, to a chimney, flue or vent. B. Rules and regulations. Heating equipment shall be installed in a manner which will avoid dangerous concentration of fumes and gases. Unvented portable space heaters burning liquid or gaseous fuels shall be prohibited. Heating equipment shall not be forced to operate beyond the safe capacity for which it was designed. Where necessary, exposed heating risers, heating ducts and hot-water lines shall be covered with an insulating material or guard. Repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the applicable regulations of the City.
Section 190-89 of Newburgh's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for how heating, cooking, and water-heating equipment must be installed and maintained in residential structures. Every such device must be properly connected, functional, and operated within its designed capacity. The provision also bans unvented portable space heaters that burn liquid or gaseous fuels, requires safe venting to prevent dangerous fume buildup, and mandates that exposed heating components be insulated or guarded where necessary.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 190-89, compliant residential property operators in Newburgh ensure that all heating, cooking, and water-heating equipment is correctly installed, connected to appropriate fuel supplies or chimneys, and never operated beyond its rated capacity. Operators remove or replace any unvented portable liquid- or gas-burning space heaters, as these are expressly prohibited. Exposed risers, ducts, and hot-water lines are covered with insulating material or guards where required, and all repairs and new installations follow the applicable City of Newburgh regulations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 190-89 gives tenants in Newburgh residential units the right to expect that all heating, cooking, and water-heating equipment is properly installed, safely vented, and maintained within its designed operating limits. If a unit contains an unvented portable space heater burning liquid or gaseous fuel — which this provision expressly prohibits — or if heating equipment appears improperly connected or unsafe, tenants may report the condition to the City of Newburgh's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available under § 190-89.
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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