Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-55
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
Operative Text
(a) General requirements: (See also section 27-33 (c)) (1) Chimneys, flues, gas vents and their supports shall be installed and maintained so as to be structurally safe, durable, smoketight, noncombustible and capable of withstanding the action of flue gases without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling. (2) Such facilities shall effectively convey the products of combustion to the outside air. (3) Masonry chimneys shall have noncombustible foundations. Approved prefabricated chimneys shall be installed according to manufacturer's specifications. (4) Flue linings shall be capable of withstanding the action of flue gas without softening, cracking, corroding or spalling at the temperature to which they will be subjected. (5) Openings for smoke pipes or gas vent connections shall be provided with means for easy connection without restriction of flue. (6) No flue shall have smoke pipe or gas vent connections in more than one (1) story of a building. (7) Fuel-burning equipment and fireplaces located in different tenancies shall not be connected to the same flue. (b) Fire safety: Chimneys, flues and gas vents shall be installed and maintained so that under conditions of use, the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith, does not exceed a safe temperature.
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-55 establishes structural and fire-safety standards for chimneys, flues, and gas vents in buildings. These components must be built and kept in a condition that safely carries combustion byproducts to the outside, resists physical deterioration, and does not allow nearby combustible materials to reach unsafe temperatures. The rule also prohibits connecting fuel-burning equipment or fireplaces from separate tenancies to a shared flue, and limits smoke pipe or gas vent connections to a single story per flue.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-55 generally keep chimneys, flues, and gas vents in structurally sound, smoketight, and noncombustible condition through routine inspection and timely repair. Compliant operators ensure that prefabricated chimneys are installed per manufacturer specifications, that flue linings remain intact and corrosion-free, and that no single flue serves equipment from more than one tenancy or spans connections across multiple stories. Maintaining documentation of inspections and any corrective work is a common practice among operators seeking to 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.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-55, tenants have an interest in knowing that chimneys, flues, and gas vents serving their unit must be kept safe, structurally sound, and capable of properly venting combustion gases to the outside. If a tenant observes signs of chimney deterioration, improper venting, or shared flue connections between units, these conditions may constitute a violation of this provision that can be reported to the City of Syracuse's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Syracuse area can provide general information about how to document such conditions and what complaint or inspection processes may be available.
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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