Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-45
Heating of garages servicing multifamily dwellings
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Fuel-burning equipment for garages servicing multifamily dwellings shall be located in heater rooms, except that equipment burning gas or liquid fuel, located in the vehicle storage space, shall be permitted in stories at or above grade where elevated so as not to be exposed to possible accumulation of flammable gases.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-45 governs how fuel-burning heating equipment must be positioned in garages that serve multifamily residential buildings. As a general rule, such equipment must be housed in a dedicated heater room. A limited exception applies to gas- or liquid-fueled equipment located in the vehicle storage area itself: that equipment may remain in the storage space only when the garage level is at or above grade and the unit is elevated high enough to avoid exposure to any potential buildup of flammable gases.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multifamily properties with attached or associated garages should ensure that fuel-burning heating equipment is installed inside a properly designated heater room, as required by § 147-45. Where gas or liquid-fuel equipment is instead situated within the vehicle storage area, compliant operators confirm that the garage level is at or above grade and that the equipment is mounted at a height that keeps it clear of any possible flammable-gas accumulation. Routine inspections of equipment placement and elevation help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-45 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances establishes safety standards for heating equipment in garages serving multifamily dwellings, which can affect residents who use or live near those spaces. Tenants who observe fuel-burning equipment that appears to be improperly located—such as equipment in a below-grade vehicle storage area or equipment sitting at floor level where flammable gases could accumulate—may have grounds to raise a concern with local code enforcement or building inspection authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Spring Valley's municipal code can help residents understand what options are generally available when a potential code violation is identified.
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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