Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-55
Stoppage of oil flow during emergency
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Automatically operated boilers and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with remote control to stop the flow of oil during a fire or other emergency.
Section 147-55 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances requires that automatically operated boilers and furnaces running on fuel oil be equipped with a remote control mechanism capable of shutting off the oil supply in the event of a fire or other emergency. The rule is a safety measure designed to reduce the risk of fuel-fed fires in residential and commercial buildings. It applies to any such heating equipment covered under Chapter 147.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating fuel-oil boilers or furnaces with automatic controls must ensure that each such unit is fitted with a functioning remote shutoff control, as required by § 147-55. Compliant operators typically document the installation and periodically verify that the remote control mechanism operates correctly. Maintaining records of inspections and any servicing of the shutoff device supports 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.
Under § 147-55 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances, tenants living in buildings with automatically operated fuel-oil heating systems have an interest in knowing that a remote emergency shutoff is required by law. If a tenant believes this safety equipment is absent or non-functional, general enforcement paths include notifying the local building or code enforcement office or contacting a tenant-rights organization for guidance. Raising the absence of required safety equipment as part of a broader housing conditions complaint is one avenue that tenants may explore.
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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