Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-65
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A. Capacity. Incinerators shall be of adequate capacity for the intended use. B. Flue fed incinerators; spark arresters. Flue fed incinerators shall be equipped with means for burning auxiliary fuel in sufficient quantity to assure complete combustion of refuse. A flue serving an incinerator shall be provided with a substantially constructed spark arrester. C. Connections. Incinerators shall be connected to a suitable noncombustible chimney, smokestack or flue. Connection to incinerators shall provide free passage of refuse without clogging.
Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 § 147-65 establishes baseline construction and operational standards for incinerators in residential or mixed-use buildings. Incinerators must be sized appropriately for their intended use, connected to a noncombustible chimney or flue, and designed so that refuse passes through without clogging. Flue-fed models carry additional requirements, including auxiliary fuel capability to ensure complete combustion and a spark arrester on the flue.
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Under § 147-65, property operators who maintain incinerators are generally expected to verify that each unit is adequately sized for the volume of refuse it handles and that all connections lead to a noncombustible chimney, smokestack, or flue free of clogging hazards. For flue-fed incinerators specifically, compliant operators typically ensure auxiliary fuel systems are functional and that a substantially constructed spark arrester is in place on the flue. Routine inspections of these components help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the capacity, connection, and combustion requirements set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-65 of the Spring Valley Code establishes minimum safety and operational standards for building incinerators, which can affect habitability and fire safety in multi-unit dwellings. If a building's incinerator appears to lack a proper chimney connection, shows signs of clogging, or a flue-fed unit seems to lack a spark arrester or adequate combustion capability, tenants may have grounds to raise these conditions as code violations. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local building or housing code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with Spring Valley ordinances for guidance on next steps.
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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