Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 108 § 108-29
Incinerators
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A. General requirements. (1) Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended use. (2) Flue-fed incinerators shall be equipped with means for burning auxiliary fuel in sufficient quantity to assure complete combustion of refuse. (3) A flue serving an incinerator shall be provided with a substantially constructed spark arrester. (4) Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible chimney, smokestack or flue. (5) Connections to incinerators shall provide free passage of refuse without clogging. B. Service openings. (1) Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. (2) Durable signs with plainly legible letters prohibiting disposal of highly flammable substances in incinerators shall be provided near service openings.
Section 108-29 of Rye, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 108 establishes technical and safety standards for incinerators in buildings. The rule covers equipment capacity, combustion requirements, spark arresters, chimney connections, and the free flow of refuse through connections. It also requires that service openings be accessible to occupants and that durable, legible warning signs prohibiting highly flammable materials be posted near those openings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 108-29, property owners and managers are generally expected to ensure that any incinerator on the premises meets all specified construction and operational standards, including adequate capacity, proper chimney or flue connections, and functioning spark arresters. Compliant operators typically maintain clear, unobstructed refuse passages and verify that flue-fed units have auxiliary fuel-burning capability for complete combustion. Durable warning signs prohibiting highly flammable substances must be posted in legible condition near all service openings, and those openings must remain readily accessible to building occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 108-29 of Rye's Code of Ordinances gives building occupants the benefit of safely maintained incinerator equipment and clearly posted warnings about prohibited materials near service openings. If an incinerator appears to lack required safety features—such as a spark arrester, proper signage, or accessible service openings—tenants may have grounds to raise a housing code concern with the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Rye. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be available under local ordinances.
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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