Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-42
Fuel oil
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed, liquidtight equipment which conforms to the requirements of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. B. Storage tanks. (1) Tanks shall be provided with means for venting. (2) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or the surrounding property. C. Piping. (1) Automatically operated boilers and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with a remote control to stop the flow of oil during a fire or other emergency. (2) Filing, emptying and venting of tanks shall be by means of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings.
Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-42 establishes standards for how fuel oil is handled in residential and commercial buildings. Fuel oil must be received, stored, and moved through sealed, fixed equipment that meets National Board of Fire Underwriters standards. Storage tanks must be vented and installed safely, and any automatically operated boiler or furnace must have a remote shutoff control accessible during emergencies. Fill and vent pipes must be fixed, properly pitched toward underground tanks, and terminated outside buildings at a safe distance from openings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-42 generally ensure that all fuel oil storage and conveyance equipment is liquidtight, fixed, and certified to National Board of Fire Underwriters standards. Compliant operators install and maintain storage tanks with proper venting, verify that automated boilers and furnaces have functioning remote oil-flow shutoff controls, and confirm that fill and vent pipe terminals are positioned outside the building at a safe distance from any openings. Routine inspections of piping pitch toward underground tanks and overall system integrity are part of ongoing maintenance practices consistent with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Schenectady, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 § 167-42, tenants have an interest in knowing that fuel oil systems in their building must meet specific safety standards, including proper tank venting, emergency shutoff controls on automated heating equipment, and correctly positioned exterior piping terminals. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these requirements—such as improperly maintained tanks or missing emergency controls—they may report concerns to the local code enforcement or building inspection office in Schenectady. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how housing code violations under this provision may relate to habitability rights or other remedies available under local law.
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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