Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-44
Safety devices
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A. Pressure, temperature relievers. Equipment capable of developing hazardous pressures or temperatures shall be provided with means to relieve safely such pressures and temperatures. B. Controls for automatically operated equipment. Controls for the safe operation of automatically operated heat-producing equipment shall be provided to function as follows: (1) When failure or interruption of flames or ignition occurs, the fuel supply shall be cut off. When a predetermined temperature or pressure is exceeded, the input of additional heat shall be prevented or reduced to a safe rate. When the water level in a steam boiler drops below a predetermined level, the fuel supply shall be cut off. When failure or interruption of pilot light or main burner of liquefied petroleum gas equipment occurs, the fuel supply to each pilot light and main burner shall be cut off. (2) Hot water and steam boilers (natural gas, oil or LP, regardless of BTU input or output) shall be provided with a low water cutoff and manual reset hi limit temperature control.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-44 establishes safety requirements for heating equipment capable of producing dangerous pressures or temperatures. The rule mandates that such equipment include automatic relief mechanisms and control systems that cut off fuel or reduce heat input when unsafe conditions arise, such as flame failure, excessive temperature or pressure, or low water levels in boilers. Hot water and steam boilers fueled by natural gas, oil, or liquefied petroleum gas must specifically include a low water cutoff and a manual reset high-limit temperature control, regardless of their BTU capacity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-44 generally ensure that all heat-producing equipment is fitted with the pressure and temperature relief devices described in the provision. Compliant operators typically verify that automatic controls are functional and capable of cutting off fuel upon flame failure, pilot light interruption, or unsafe boiler water levels. For hot water and steam boilers running on natural gas, oil, or LP gas, operators routinely confirm that a low water cutoff and a manual reset high-limit temperature control are installed and operational.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in Spring Valley, N.Y., have an interest in knowing that ch. 147 § 147-44 requires landlords to maintain heating equipment with specific automatic safety controls, including fuel cutoffs and pressure or temperature relief devices. If a tenant has reason to believe that heating equipment in their building lacks these required safety features, they may consider documenting the concern and reporting it to the appropriate local code enforcement or building inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Valley housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when safety device requirements appear not to be met.
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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