Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-47
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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(A) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained in all residential or residentially-used dwelling units. The failure, neglect or refusal to install and/or maintain such detector shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. (B) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained within each dwelling unit, and/or on each floor of a building or structure in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and/or the vicinity of each room used for sleeping purposes, and/or each floor where a carbon monoxide source is located. The failure, neglect or refusal to install and/or maintain such detectors shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. (C) It shall be unlawful for an owner, occupant, or person-in-charge of property to fail, refuse or neglect to maintain carbon monoxide detectors in an operative condition at all times.
Section 124-47 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 124 requires that carbon monoxide detectors be installed and kept in working order in all residential dwelling units. Detectors must be placed within each unit, near bedrooms or sleeping areas, and on any floor where a carbon monoxide source exists. Failing to install or maintain these detectors in operative condition at all times constitutes a violation of the chapter.
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Under § 124-47, compliant residential property owners and managers ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are installed in every dwelling unit, on each floor near sleeping areas, and on any floor containing a carbon monoxide source. Operators generally document installation dates, conduct routine checks to confirm detectors remain in working order, and promptly replace any unit that fails or expires. Keeping maintenance records tied to each unit can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with Chapter 124's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-47 gives residents of Huntington, N.Y., the right to have functioning carbon monoxide detectors installed and maintained in their dwelling units at all times. If a detector is missing, broken, or not replaced after being reported, that condition may constitute a violation of Chapter 124 that can be raised with local code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Huntington's housing code can help residents understand the range of options available, including how to document and report a potential violation.
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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