Oswego, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 149 § 149-22
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
Operative Text
Interior finish materials for acoustical correction, surface insulation and decorative treatment on the surfaces of walls and ceilings and interior trim shall be of materials that will not, in burning, give off excessive amounts of smoke or objectionable gases.
Section 149-22 of Oswego's Code of Ordinances establishes a fire-safety standard for interior finish materials used on walls, ceilings, and trim inside residential properties. Specifically, any material used for acoustical correction, insulation, or decoration must not produce excessive smoke or harmful gases when it burns. The rule focuses on the combustion characteristics of these materials rather than banning any particular product outright.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 149-22 of Oswego's Code of Ordinances, compliant property operators generally select interior finish materials—such as acoustic panels, insulation boards, decorative wall coverings, and trim—that meet recognized low-smoke and low-toxic-gas standards. Operators typically retain documentation, such as manufacturer specifications or fire-rating certifications, demonstrating that installed materials meet this combustion-safety threshold. Routine inspections of interior surfaces are a common practice to ensure that no non-compliant materials have been introduced during renovations or tenant improvements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 149-22 of Oswego's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if interior wall, ceiling, or trim materials in their unit appear to be substandard from a fire-safety perspective—particularly materials that could release dangerous smoke or gases in a fire. Tenants who believe a violation exists may consider reporting the condition to the appropriate Oswego code enforcement or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what documentation or inspection process may be available under local code enforcement procedures.
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 7, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.