Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-38
Fuel oil installation
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight 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. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings.
Section 135-38 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline safety standards for fuel oil systems in buildings. It requires that fuel oil be handled only through sealed, fixed equipment, that storage tanks be vented and safely maintained, and that piping systems include remote shutoff controls on automatic boilers and furnaces. Fill and vent pipe terminals must be positioned outside buildings and away from openings, with underground tank pipes sloped toward the tank to prevent pooling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Oyster Bay should ensure their installations conform to the fixed, liquidtight equipment standards set out in § 135-38. Compliant operators typically verify that storage tanks have functioning vents, that automatic boilers and furnaces are equipped with accessible remote shutoff controls, and that all fill and vent pipe terminals are located outside the building at a safe distance from windows and doors. Routine maintenance records documenting tank condition and piping integrity are generally part of responsible property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 135-38 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances, tenants have an interest in knowing that fuel oil equipment in their building is required to meet specific safety standards, including proper tank venting, remote emergency shutoffs on automatic heating equipment, and correctly positioned exterior pipe terminals. If a tenant observes conditions that appear inconsistent with these requirements—such as improperly located piping or equipment that seems poorly maintained—they may consider reporting concerns to the Town of Oyster Bay's building or code enforcement department. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can help residents understand what remedies 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.
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