Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-136
Storage of fuels
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(a) All fuels stored on the premises for the operation of heat-producing equipment shall be stored in a safe manner. (b) Fuels shall be stored in accordance with generally accepted practice and in a manner which will minimize the danger of fire. (c) No fuel oil, gasoline or highly flammable fuel shall be stored within any structure used for human habitation, except in a manner approved by the Fire Department of the city.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-136 establishes rules for how fuels used to power heating equipment must be stored on residential properties. Fuels generally must be kept in ways that follow accepted safety practices and reduce fire risk. Fuel oil, gasoline, and other highly flammable fuels face an additional restriction: they may not be stored inside any building where people live unless the city's Fire Department has specifically approved the storage method.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 12 § 12-136, compliant property operators ensure that any fuel stored on-site for heating equipment is kept according to recognized safety standards and in a way that limits fire hazards. For fuel oil, gasoline, or other highly flammable fuels, operators typically obtain explicit approval from the Poughkeepsie Fire Department before storing such materials inside a residential structure. Maintaining documentation of that approval and conducting periodic checks of storage conditions are practices generally associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-136 of Poughkeepsie's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if fuel oil, gasoline, or other highly flammable materials are being stored inside their residential building without Fire Department approval, or if fuel storage on the property appears unsafe. Tenants who observe such conditions may report them to the city's code enforcement or fire department, or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Keeping notes and photographs of any unsafe storage conditions can be useful when pursuing a complaint 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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