East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-1
Detectors required in multifamily dwellings
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It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each new or existing multifamily dwelling unit to install smoke and/or heat detectors in each such multifamily dwelling unit as hereinafter provided. Said smoke detectors shall be capable of sensing visible or invisible particles of combustion; heat detectors shall be capable of sensing abnormally high temperatures or rate of temperature rises; and both types shall be capable of providing a suitable, audible alarm thereof.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-1 establishes that every multifamily dwelling unit — whether newly constructed or already existing — must be equipped with smoke detectors, heat detectors, or both. Smoke detectors under this rule must be able to detect visible or invisible combustion particles, while heat detectors must respond to abnormally high temperatures or rapid temperature rises. Both types of devices are required to produce an audible alarm when triggered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 157 § 157-1 of the East Rochester Code of Ordinances, property owners of multifamily dwellings bear direct responsibility for installing qualifying smoke and/or heat detectors in each dwelling unit. Compliant operators generally verify that installed smoke detectors can sense both visible and invisible combustion particles, that heat detectors respond to abnormal temperatures or rapid temperature rises, and that all devices emit an audible alarm. Maintaining documentation of installation and periodic device testing is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance with provisions like § 157-1.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 157-1 of the East Rochester Code of Ordinances places the installation obligation squarely on the property owner, meaning tenants in multifamily dwellings have a right to expect functioning smoke and/or heat detectors in their units. If a unit appears to lack compliant detectors — ones that sense combustion particles or abnormal heat and sound an audible alarm — tenants may consider reporting the condition to the local code enforcement or housing authority in East Rochester. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation or steps are generally available when a landlord may not be meeting the detector requirements of ch. 157 § 157-1.
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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