Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-29
Fire protection in dwellings and certain other buildings
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A. Fire alarm systems, where required by law, shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. In multiple dwellings, smoke detection equipment shall be maintained in all public halls, and all heating rooms shall be provided with heat detectors. B. Any and all sprinkler equipment which is required by law or which has been installed otherwise shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Storage of materials shall cause a minimum amount of interference to the effective discharge of water. Valves controlling the water supply to sprinklers shall be secure in the open position, and sprinkler heads shall be maintained free of corrosion and paint. C. Each oil burner for a boiler, furnace or central hot-water heater shall be provided with an approved hand fire extinguisher. Portable extinguishers required for fire protection shall be in their designated locations and in a condition which will permit efficient operation without delay. D. At least one single-station smoke-detecting alarm device shall be provided adjacent to sleeping spaces in each apartment and shall be located on or near the ceiling. (1) Such device shall be designed and installed so as to avoid dead air space, detect smoke and activate the alarm, be reasonably free from false alarm and provide visible indication that the alarm is energized. (2) The alarm shall be clearly audible in adjacent sleeping spaces with intervening doors closed. (3) The device shall be directly connected to the lighting circuit unit with no intervening wall switch. Cord-connected installations shall not be permitted. E. Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. (1) Smoke detectors shall be installed in the following locations: (a) In each sleeping room. (b) Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. (c) On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. (2) Smoke detectors shall be hard wired with battery backup and interconnected with all other such devices within a dwelling unit. (3) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in accordance with applicable state and county regulations. F. All dwellings must maintain at least one approved carbon monoxide detector on each floor level containing habitable space.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-29 establishes comprehensive fire and life-safety equipment requirements for dwellings and certain other buildings. The rule covers fire alarm systems, sprinkler equipment, portable fire extinguishers, and both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, specifying where each must be installed and how each must be maintained. Smoke detectors must be hard-wired with battery backup and interconnected within each dwelling unit, and at least one approved carbon monoxide detector is required on every floor level containing habitable space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties subject to § 238-29 of the Patchogue Code generally keep all fire alarm systems and sprinkler equipment in continuous proper operating condition, including keeping sprinkler valves open and heads free of corrosion and paint. Compliant managers ensure that smoke detectors are installed in each sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on every story including basements, that all such devices are hard-wired with battery backup and interconnected, and that at least one approved carbon monoxide detector is present on each habitable floor level. Oil burner equipment is accompanied by an approved hand fire extinguisher, and portable extinguishers are kept in their designated locations and ready for immediate use as required by § 238-29.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 238-29 of the Patchogue Code, tenants in apartments and multiple dwellings have a right to properly functioning smoke detectors adjacent to sleeping spaces, hard-wired and interconnected smoke detectors throughout the unit, and at least one carbon monoxide detector on each habitable floor level. If required equipment is missing, broken, or improperly installed, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Patchogue housing regulations can help residents understand available options, including how to raise a code violation in relevant proceedings.
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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