Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-54
Piping
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Filling, emptying and venting of fuel oil 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. Fill pipes not in use due to natural gas or other fuel conversion shall be either completely removed from the building or filled with cement and a sign posted on the building above the fill pipe with one-inch lettering stating "No Fill."
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-54 establishes requirements for how fuel oil tanks must be connected and managed through fixed piping systems. Fill and vent pipe terminals must be positioned outside buildings at a safe distance from any openings, and pipes running to underground tanks must slope toward those tanks. When a building has converted to natural gas or another fuel and a fill pipe is no longer in use, that pipe must either be fully removed from the building or sealed with cement, with a clearly lettered 'No Fill' sign posted above it on the building's exterior.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-54 generally ensure that all fuel oil tank connections use fixed piping, with underground tank pipes properly pitched toward the tank. Compliant operators position fill and vent pipe terminals outside the building and away from windows, doors, and other openings. When a property has converted away from fuel oil, operators typically either fully remove the old fill pipe or seal it with cement and post a one-inch-lettered 'No Fill' sign on the building exterior above the pipe location.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-54, tenants have an interest in knowing that fuel oil piping in their building meets specific safety standards, including proper placement of fill and vent terminals away from building openings. If a building has converted to a different fuel source, the old fill pipe should be either removed or sealed with cement and marked with a 'No Fill' sign. Tenants who observe what appears to be a non-compliant fuel oil piping setup may consider documenting the condition and reaching out to the local building or code enforcement office, or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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