Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-43
Venting of equipment
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A. Equipment burning solid, liquid fuel. Equipment for burning solid or liquid fuel shall be connected to suitable chimneys or flues and shall not be connected to gas vents. Unvented heaters burning liquid fuel shall be prohibited. B. Space heaters. Fuel-burning space heaters located in sleeping rooms or rooms normally kept closed shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue or gas vent. C. Gas-fired equipment. Gas-fired equipment shall be connected to a suitable chimney, flue or gas vent when the discharge of products of combustion into the space where the equipment is installed would be a hazard.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-43 establishes venting requirements for fuel-burning equipment in residential settings. Equipment that burns solid or liquid fuel must be connected to a proper chimney or flue, and unvented liquid-fuel heaters are outright prohibited. Fuel-burning space heaters in sleeping rooms or normally closed rooms must be vented, and gas-fired equipment must be vented whenever its combustion byproducts would pose a hazard in the space where it operates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spring Valley ch. 147 § 147-43, compliant property operators ensure that all solid- and liquid-fuel-burning equipment is connected to an appropriate chimney or flue and never to a gas vent. Operators remove or replace any unvented liquid-fuel heaters, as these are prohibited outright. For sleeping rooms and normally closed rooms, operators verify that any fuel-burning space heater is properly vented, and they assess gas-fired equipment installations to confirm that combustion byproducts are safely discharged away from occupied spaces.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Spring Valley ch. 147 § 147-43 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if their unit contains an unvented liquid-fuel heater or if fuel-burning equipment in a sleeping room or closed room lacks proper venting. Tenants who observe these conditions may report them to the local code enforcement or building department, which has authority to inspect and require corrections. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how to document venting concerns and what remedies may be available under local housing codes.
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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