East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 174-3-9
Fire detection and alarm systems
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A. Community buildings. Fire detection in all mobile home community buildings shall be provided in conformity with the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code. B. Mobile homes. At least one single-station smoke-detecting device shall be installed on or near the ceiling in every mobile home used as a residence in conformity with Chapter 141 , Fire Prevention, Article IV , Smoke Detectors, of the East Hampton Town Code.
East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-3-9 establishes two parallel fire-detection requirements for mobile home communities. Community buildings within those parks must have fire detection systems that meet the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code. Each individual mobile home used as a residence must have at least one single-station smoke-detecting device installed on or near the ceiling, consistent with the smoke detector standards in Chapter 141 of the East Hampton Town Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home communities subject to ch. 174 § 174-3-9 generally maintain fire detection equipment in all community buildings that satisfies the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code, and ensure that every occupied mobile home has at least one single-station smoke detector mounted on or near the ceiling. Compliance with Chapter 141, Article IV of the East Hampton Town Code governs the specific standards for those residential smoke detectors. Routine inspection and documentation of installed devices is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 174 § 174-3-9, residents of mobile homes in East Hampton are entitled to have at least one functioning single-station smoke-detecting device installed on or near the ceiling of their home. If a smoke detector is absent or not functioning, tenants may raise this as a housing code concern with the relevant East Hampton Town enforcement authority or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law. Reviewing Chapter 141, Article IV of the East Hampton Town Code can help tenants understand the specific standards that apply to their smoke detector.
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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