Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-32
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 245-32 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline construction and operational standards for incinerators in residential or commercial buildings. The rule covers equipment capacity, combustion completeness, spark arresters, chimney connections, and the free flow of refuse through the system. It also requires that service openings be accessible to building occupants and that clearly legible warning signs be posted near those openings to prohibit disposal of highly flammable materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-32, property owners and managers who maintain incinerators are generally expected to ensure the equipment is properly sized, connected to a noncombustible chimney or flue, and fitted with a functioning spark arrester. Flue-fed units must have auxiliary fuel-burning capability to guarantee complete combustion. Compliant operators also keep service openings accessible and post durable, legible signs near those openings warning occupants not to dispose of highly flammable substances.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-32 gives building occupants a basis for understanding what a properly maintained incinerator system should look like, including accessible service openings and posted warning signs about flammable materials. If an incinerator in your building appears to lack required safety features—such as a spark arrester, proper chimney connection, or warning signage—this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint. Tenants can explore options such as raising the issue with building management, contacting local code enforcement, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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