Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-37
Removal of products of combustion
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A. Equipment for burning solid or liquid fuel shall be connected to suitable chimneys or flues and shall not be connected to gas vents. Unvented heaters burning liquid fuel are prohibited. B. Gas-fired equipment shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue or gas vent when the discharge of products of combustion into the space where the equipment is installed would be a hazard.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-37 establishes rules for how combustion byproducts must be vented from fuel-burning equipment in residential spaces. Solid- and liquid-fuel appliances must connect to proper chimneys or flues and cannot use gas vents, and unvented liquid-fuel heaters are outright banned. Gas-fired equipment must also be properly vented whenever discharging combustion gases directly into the occupied space would pose a hazard.
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Under Patchogue ch. 238 § 238-37, compliant property operators ensure that every solid- or liquid-fuel burning appliance is connected to an appropriate chimney or flue — never a gas vent — and that no unvented liquid-fuel heaters are present anywhere on the premises. For gas-fired equipment, operators generally assess whether combustion discharge into the occupied space would create a hazard and, if so, ensure proper venting is in place. Routine inspections and documentation of venting configurations help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-37 of the Patchogue Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to raise concerns if fuel-burning appliances in their unit appear to lack proper venting or if an unvented liquid-fuel heater is present, as these conditions are prohibited. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the local code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrections. Consulting a tenant-rights organization can help clarify what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are 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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