Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-27
Carbon monoxide detection devices
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A. For the purposes of this section, fossil fuel shall include coal, natural gas, kerosene, oil, and propane. B. All rental buildings and structures shall have no less than one approved carbon monoxide detector installed in each dwelling unit if the residential building or structure contains a fossil-fuel-powered appliance, wood-powered appliance or fireplace which is within the interior of the building or structure. The detector shall be installed within 15 feet outside the area of all sleeping rooms and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for installation. C. Every approved carbon monoxide detector shall comply with all applicable state laws and regulations, as set forth in the New York State Executive Law § 378 or its equivalent. D. It shall be unlawful for any person to, in any way, make inoperable a carbon monoxide detector required under this chapter, except that this provision shall not apply to any building owner, manager, and/or agent in the normal procedure of maintenance, including replacement of batteries. E. The owner shall be solely responsible for the installation of the carbon monoxide detectors. The owner shall immediately, upon notice from the tenant, repair or replace the carbon monoxide detector as necessary. F. The tenant shall be responsible for informing the owner of any carbon monoxide detector malfunction and shall be responsible for replacing batteries as needed. G. The owner shall furnish to the tenant at the beginning of a new lease or new tenancy, if applicable, written notice of the responsibilities of the tenant and the obligations of the owner regarding carbon monoxide detectors, their batteries and their maintenance. New batteries shall be installed in rental units when leased, and the same shall be noted on the lease agreement signed by both the owner and the tenant.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-27 requires that rental dwellings containing fossil-fuel-powered appliances, wood-burning appliances, or fireplaces have at least one approved carbon monoxide detector installed within 15 feet of all sleeping areas. Owners bear responsibility for installation, prompt repair or replacement upon notice, and providing tenants with written notice of each party's responsibilities at the start of a tenancy. Tenants, in turn, are responsible for reporting malfunctions and replacing batteries as needed, with fresh batteries required at the start of each new lease.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-27, compliant rental property operators install approved carbon monoxide detectors in every qualifying dwelling unit, placing them within 15 feet of all sleeping areas and following manufacturer specifications. At the start of each new lease or tenancy, operators provide written notice outlining both owner obligations and tenant responsibilities, install fresh batteries, and note this on the signed lease agreement. When a tenant reports a detector malfunction, operators act immediately to repair or replace the device, and ensure all detectors meet applicable New York State standards, including those referenced in N.Y. Executive Law § 378.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-27 of the Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to a properly installed, functioning carbon monoxide detector in their dwelling unit if it contains a fossil-fuel or wood-burning appliance or fireplace. Tenants have a responsibility under this provision to notify the owner of any detector malfunction and to replace batteries as needed; upon receiving such notice, the owner is obligated to repair or replace the detector immediately. Tenants who believe their owner is not meeting these obligations may consider contacting the Johnson City Code Enforcement office, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the written notice that should have been provided at the start of their tenancy.
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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