Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-104
Fuel oil and gasoline
Operative Text
A. All fuels stored on the premises of a residential building for the operation of heat-producing equipment shall be stored in a safe manner in accordance with generally accepted practice and in a manner that will minimize the danger of fire. B. No fuel oil, gasoline or other highly flammable fuel shall be stored within a residential building, except in a manner approved by the Fire Safety Code of the municipality. C. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. D. Storage tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises serviced or the surrounding property. They shall be provided with means for venting.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-104 establishes how fuel oil, gasoline, and other highly flammable fuels must be handled at residential buildings. Fuels must be stored safely in ways that minimize fire risk, and no highly flammable fuel may be kept inside a residential building unless the method is approved under the municipality's Fire Safety Code. Fuel oil must move through fixed, liquidtight equipment, and any storage tanks must be properly installed, maintained, and vented so they do not endanger the property or neighboring properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-104, compliant residential property operators store all heating fuels outside the building or in a configuration expressly approved by the local Fire Safety Code. They use fixed, liquidtight systems for receiving and conveying fuel oil, and they ensure that storage tanks are professionally installed, regularly maintained, and equipped with proper venting. Operators also take care that tank placement and condition do not create hazards for the serviced premises or adjacent properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-104 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if fuel oil or other flammable materials appear to be stored unsafely within or around their residential building. Tenants who observe conditions such as improperly stored fuel, leaking equipment, or unvented tanks may report those conditions to the appropriate local code enforcement or fire safety authority in Pelham. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local agencies handle complaints under this provision.
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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