Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-33
Fuel oil
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A. General requirements. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquidtight equipment. B. Storage tanks. (1) Tanks shall be provided with means for venting. (2) Tanks shall be installed and maintained so as not to be a hazard to the premises served or the surrounding property. C. Piping. (1) 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. (2) Filling, emptying and venting of 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.
Section 93-33 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes baseline safety standards for fuel oil systems in buildings. It requires that fuel oil be handled only through permanently installed, liquid-tight equipment, that storage tanks be properly vented and safely maintained, and that piping systems be designed to allow remote shutoff of oil flow in emergencies. Fill and vent pipe terminals must be located outside buildings, at a safe distance from openings, and underground tank pipes must slope toward the tank.
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Property owners and managers operating fuel oil systems in Waverly must ensure their installations comply with the fixed-equipment and piping requirements of Ch. 93 § 93-33. Compliant operators typically use permanently installed, liquid-tight storage and conveyance equipment, confirm that tanks are vented and do not pose a hazard to surrounding property, and verify that automatically operated boilers or furnaces have a functioning remote shutoff control accessible during emergencies. Routine inspections of fill and vent pipe terminal locations — confirming they are outside the building and clear of openings — are a standard part of maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings with fuel oil heating systems have an interest in knowing that § 93-33 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances sets enforceable safety standards for how that fuel is stored, piped, and controlled. If a tenant observes conditions that appear inconsistent with these requirements — such as improperly located piping, missing venting, or no apparent emergency shutoff — they may report concerns to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are 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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