Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-25
Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers and 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). A. The detectors shall not be disconnected from a power source or rendered inoperable in any way. Tenants shall not remove batteries in smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors located in a rental property. B. It shall be the duty of the tenant(s) of any rental property to keep and maintain such detectors located within their dwelling unit, or sleeping room, in good repair and operable condition and to notify the property owner 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. C. Fire extinguishers shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they were designed. Tenant shall notify the Fire Department upon discharging a fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire. D. Tampering with sprinkler systems in any way and hanging items from sprinkler systems and sprinkler equipment is prohibited.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-25, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in rental properties must remain connected, powered, and operational at all times — no one may remove, damage, disable, or disconnect them. Tenants bear a duty to maintain these devices within their unit in good working order and to notify the property owner when any detector is stolen, missing, or inoperable so it can be replaced. The provision also prohibits using fire extinguishers for unintended purposes, requires tenants to notify the Fire Department after discharging an extinguisher to fight a fire, and bans any tampering with or hanging of items from sprinkler systems.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-25 generally ensure that all smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems are installed, functional, and properly maintained throughout the tenancy. Compliant operators respond promptly when a tenant reports a stolen, missing, or inoperable detector, replacing it with an identical or equivalent approved device. Keeping records of device installations, inspections, and replacement communications supports a clear compliance trail under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 240 § 240-25, tenants have a legal duty to keep smoke and carbon monoxide detectors within their unit in good repair and must not remove batteries, disconnect power sources, or otherwise disable these devices. When a detector is stolen, missing, or stops working, tenants are expected to notify the property owner so a replacement can be arranged. Tenants who believe their landlord is failing to maintain required safety devices may consider contacting the City of Newburgh's code enforcement office, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a violation can be raised in a relevant housing proceeding.
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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