Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-64
Protection of safety devices
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No person shall in any manner disconnect, by-pass, block or interfere with any safety device so as to hinder or prevent the normal and effective operation of said device. Particular reference is made to those devices required by sections 27-43 (b), 27-43 (e), 27-43 (f)(5), 27-44 (j), 27-47 (a)9., 27-50 .
Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-64 prohibits any person from disconnecting, bypassing, blocking, or otherwise interfering with safety devices in a way that hinders or prevents those devices from functioning normally. The rule specifically calls out devices required under several related code sections, including provisions governing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and other protective equipment. The prohibition applies broadly—to owners, occupants, and anyone else who might tamper with such devices.
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Property owners and managers operating under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-64 generally ensure that all required safety devices remain fully operational and are never disabled, bypassed, or obstructed. Compliant operators conduct regular inspections to confirm that devices referenced in the cross-cited sections—such as those required by §§ 27-43 and 27-44—are intact and functioning as intended. Lease terms and move-in orientations commonly remind occupants that tampering with safety devices is prohibited under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 6 § 27-64, tenants have an interest in knowing that no one—including a landlord or another occupant—may disable or interfere with required safety devices in their building. If a tenant observes that a safety device appears to have been disconnected or blocked, they may report the condition to the City of Syracuse's code enforcement office, which oversees compliance with Chapter 27. Tenant-rights organizations in the Syracuse area can help residents understand what safety devices are required and what general options exist when a violation is suspected.
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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