Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 269 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 269-10
Rental property
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A. In all rental properties, required smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring and shall be equipped with a battery back-up; wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for over-current protection. B. In rental units and buildings only, floors, walls, ceilings and fixtures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Babylon Village Code of Ordinances ch. 269 § 269-10 establishes two baseline requirements for rental properties. First, smoke alarms must be hardwired into the building's electrical system with a battery backup, and the wiring must be permanent without any disconnecting switch except those needed for over-current protection. Second, in rental units and buildings specifically, floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 269 § 269-10, compliant rental property operators ensure that every required smoke alarm is connected to the building's permanent wiring with a battery backup installed, and that no disconnecting switch is present on that wiring beyond what over-current protection requires. Operators also maintain all interior surfaces—floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures—in a clean and sanitary state throughout the tenancy. Routine inspections and documented maintenance records are practices commonly associated with meeting these ongoing obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 269-10 of the Babylon Village Code gives renters a basis to expect that their unit's smoke alarms are hardwired with battery backup and that floors, walls, ceilings, and fixtures are kept clean and sanitary. If these conditions are not met, tenants may document the deficiencies in writing and notify the landlord, and may also consider contacting Babylon Village's local code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain the range of options available when a landlord does not address such conditions.
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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