East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-10
Maintenance
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It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or agent to test, inspect and maintain any smoke or heat detector and emergency lighting in accordance with the manufacturer's warranty and/or suggested maintenance and to have a minimum of at least two detectors on the site to replace defective detectors that cannot be repaired. In addition, the property owner shall provide any tenant access to a copy of the maintenance schedule, operating manual and any other instructions or precautionary literature which the manufacturer may supply.
Under East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-10, property owners or their agents are responsible for testing, inspecting, and maintaining smoke and heat detectors as well as emergency lighting according to manufacturer guidelines. At least two spare detectors must be kept on-site to replace any units that cannot be repaired. Owners are also required to make maintenance schedules, operating manuals, and any other manufacturer-supplied safety literature available to tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-10 generally keep a documented testing and inspection routine for all smoke detectors, heat detectors, and emergency lighting that aligns with each manufacturer's recommended schedule. Compliant property managers maintain a stock of at least two replacement detectors on-site at all times to address units that fail beyond repair. They also ensure tenants can readily access copies of maintenance schedules, operating manuals, and any precautionary literature provided by the manufacturer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
East Rochester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-10 gives tenants the right to receive copies of the maintenance schedule, operating manual, and any other manufacturer-supplied literature related to smoke detectors, heat detectors, and emergency lighting in their building. If a detector appears non-functional or replacement equipment seems absent, tenants may raise the owner's obligations under this section when communicating with property management or local code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with East Rochester housing code can help residents understand the general options available when these maintenance responsibilities appear to go unmet.
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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