Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-38
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) Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible chimney, smokestack or flue. (4) Connections to incinerators shall provide free passage of refuse without clogging. (5) Incinerator flues used also for dropping refuse shall be vertical and of noncombustible construction, shall have a smooth finish on the inside and shall be arranged to provide free passage of refuse without clogging. B. Service openings. (1) Service openings shall be readily accessible to the building occupants. (2) Service openings shall be equipped with metal, self-closing charging devices. An incinerator flue used also for dropping refuse shall have charging devices constructed so that openings to the flue are closed while the charging devices are in the open position. No part of the charging devices shall project into a refuse chute or incinerator flue. (3) Durable signs with plainly legible letters prohibiting disposal of highly flammable substances in incinerators shall be provided near service openings.
Section 167-38 of Schenectady's Code of Ordinances establishes construction and operational standards for building incinerators. The rule covers physical requirements such as adequate capacity, noncombustible chimney connections, and clog-free refuse passages, as well as service opening standards including self-closing metal charging devices and posted warning signs. Incinerator flues that double as refuse chutes must be vertical, noncombustible, and smoothly finished on the interior.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers maintaining incinerators subject to § 167-38 generally ensure that equipment meets all capacity, chimney connection, and combustion requirements before placing units in service. Compliant operators install self-closing metal charging devices at all service openings and confirm that no part of those devices projects into a refuse chute or flue. Durable, legible signs warning against disposal of highly flammable substances must be posted near each service opening as required by § 167-38(B)(3).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 167-38, building occupants are entitled to incinerator service openings that are readily accessible and equipped with properly functioning self-closing metal charging devices. If service openings are obstructed, devices are broken, or required warning signs are missing, these conditions may represent violations of the Schenectady Code of Ordinances. Tenants who observe such conditions can report them to the appropriate Schenectady municipal code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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