Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-9
Smoke detectors; carbon monoxide detectors; fire extinguishers; sprinkler systems
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A. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors shall not be removed, damaged or disabled in any way. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors shall not be disabled by the tenant(s). B. The detectors shall not be disconnected from a power source or rendered inoperable in any way. Batteries in smoke detectors located in a residential premises must be maintained by the tenant(s) of the premises. C. It shall be the duty of the tenant(s) of any residential premises to keep and maintain such detectors located within their dwelling unit, or sleeping room, in good repair and operable condition and to notify the landlord to replace any and all devices which are stolen, removed, missing or rendered inoperable during their tenancy of such dwelling unit with an identical device or an equivalent device, as approved by the owner. D. Fire extinguishers shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were designed. E. Sprinkler systems shall not be tampered with in any way whatsoever, nor shall sprinkler heads be used to hang anything from.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-9 establishes shared responsibilities for life-safety equipment in residential properties. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems must remain intact, operational, and used only for their intended purposes. Neither landlords nor tenants may remove, disable, or tamper with these devices, and battery maintenance in smoke detectors falls specifically on the occupant of the unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-9, compliant property owners and managers ensure that smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems are present and in working order at the start of a tenancy. When a tenant notifies them that a detector has been stolen, removed, or rendered inoperable, operators replace it with an identical or owner-approved equivalent device. Maintaining documentation of installed equipment and any replacement activity is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Kingston, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 333 § 333-9 places specific duties on tenants, including keeping detectors within their dwelling unit or sleeping room in good repair, maintaining batteries in smoke detectors, and promptly notifying the landlord when any detector is stolen, missing, or inoperable. Tenants are also prohibited from tampering with sprinkler systems or using fire extinguishers for unintended purposes. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to replace a reported device may explore options such as filing a complaint with the local code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Kingston housing regulations.
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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