Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 196-9
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
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A. Installation. Every rental dwelling, which contains a fuel-burning appliance or equipment, which shall be defined as any appliance capable of burning organic materials in accordance with this provision, shall have installed and shall maintain, in good working condition, the required number of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, which shall have a battery backup if electrically operated. Such carbon monoxide alarm may be combined with a smoke-detecting device which complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. B. Rendering alarm inoperable prohibited. Except as herein provided, it shall be prohibited to render an installed smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarm inoperable by breaking such alarm, painting the exterior, taping over the alarm, disabling the alarm, removing the battery or using any other method which prevents such alarm from operating in the manner for which it was intended. This provision shall not apply to the normal procedure of the immediate replacing of batteries in such alarm. C. Replacement. The owner shall replace any alarm in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The owner shall replace any alarm that has been stolen, removed, found missing or rendered inoperable within five days of receiving notification from the occupant that said alarm has been stolen, removed, found missing or rendered inoperable.
Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-9 requires that rental dwellings with fuel-burning appliances be equipped with a sufficient number of properly functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, including battery backup for electrically operated units. Deliberately disabling these alarms—through damage, painting, taping, battery removal, or similar means—is prohibited, with an exception for the routine act of replacing batteries. When an alarm is reported stolen, missing, or rendered inoperable, the owner is responsible for replacing it within five days of receiving that notification, and all alarms must otherwise be replaced according to manufacturer recommendations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-9 generally keep all required smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms installed, operational, and equipped with battery backup where the units are electrically powered. Compliant operators document tenant notifications about missing or inoperable alarms and complete replacements within the five-day window the ordinance specifies. Routine maintenance schedules aligned with manufacturer recommendations help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the replacement obligations under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Cedarhurst, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 196 § 196-9, tenants in rental dwellings with fuel-burning appliances have the right to functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms maintained by the owner. If an alarm is stolen, missing, or not working, notifying the owner in writing creates a documented record and triggers the owner's five-day replacement obligation under this provision. Tenants who believe this ordinance is not being followed may explore options such as contacting the Village of Cedarhurst's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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