Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-32
Fire-protection systems
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A. Fire alarm systems, where required by law, shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. In multiple dwellings, smoke-detection equipment shall be maintained in all public halls, and all heating rooms shall be provided with heat detectors. B. Any and all sprinkler equipment which is required by law or which has been installed otherwise shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause a minimum amount of interference to the effective discharge of water. Valves controlling the water supply to sprinklers shall be secure in the open position, and sprinkler heads shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Each oil burner for a boiler, furnace or central hot-water heater shall be provided with an approved hand fire extinguisher. Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay. D. Every furnace shall be located in an area the ceiling of which and walls, if any, are covered with fire-retardant material. Each area shall have an electric supply shut off at the entrance thereof.
Babylon Village Code § 199-32 establishes comprehensive fire-protection requirements for residential and multiple-dwelling properties. Fire alarm systems, smoke detectors in public halls, heat detectors in heating rooms, sprinkler systems, hand fire extinguishers near oil burners, and portable extinguishers must all be kept in proper working order at all times. Furnace areas must be enclosed with fire-retardant materials on ceilings and walls, and each such area must have an electric supply shutoff accessible at its entrance. Sprinkler valves must remain open and heads must be kept free of corrosion and paint, while stored materials must not obstruct water discharge.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to Babylon Village Code § 199-32 generally conduct routine inspections to confirm that fire alarm systems, smoke detectors in public halls, and heat detectors in heating rooms remain fully operational. Compliant managers keep sprinkler heads clean of corrosion and paint, ensure supply valves are locked open, and verify that stored materials do not impede sprinkler discharge. Oil burner areas are typically equipped with an approved hand fire extinguisher, portable extinguishers are kept in their designated locations, and furnace enclosures are finished with fire-retardant materials with an electric shutoff at the entrance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Babylon Village Code § 199-32, tenants in multiple dwellings have an interest in confirming that smoke detectors in public halls, heat detectors in heating rooms, and fire alarm systems are present and functioning. If fire-protection equipment appears missing, broken, or obstructed, residents may document the condition and report it to the appropriate Babylon Village code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 199-32 might be raised as a housing code violation or used in other enforcement proceedings.
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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