New York's Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code adopts NFPA 58 statewide, setting minimum propane container size, setback, and storage rules every locality must enforce.
Executive Law Article 18 establishes the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, codified at 19 NYCRR Parts 1219 to 1228. The Fire Code of New York State adopts NFPA 58 by reference, requiring residential propane cylinders over 125 gallons water capacity to meet specific setback distances from buildings, property lines, and ignition sources. Tanks must be installed by certified technicians, stored upright, and protected from vehicle impact. Localities may adopt more stringent rules but cannot fall below the statewide minimum.
Code violations are prosecuted as misdemeanors under Executive Law Section 382, carrying fines up to $1,000 per day per violation plus possible imprisonment up to one year for willful noncompliance.
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie restricts unreasonable noise audible at residential property lines, with quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The code addresses constru...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie restricts overnight on-street parking from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM on most residential streets, particularly during the November–April winter ...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie limits residential fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Fences over 6 feet require a building permit. The f...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie requires dogs to be under control by leash whenever off the owner's property. Annual licensing is required for dogs over 4 months old. Th...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie regulates chickens under Article III: Confinement of Livestock of its Code (eCode360 https://ecode360.com/6718582). Chickens must be kept...
Colonie, NY
The Town of Colonie requires owners to keep grass and weeds under 10 inches in height on all developed and vacant lots. Overgrown properties are declared a p...
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