Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 134 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 134-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: SINGLE-STATION SMOKE-DETECTING ALARM DEVICE An assembly comprised of a photoelectric or ionization type of smoke detector in which the control equipment and audible alarm is in one unit and which, upon detection of smoke, activates the alarm.
Section 134-3 of Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 134 establishes the official meaning of key terms used throughout the chapter's smoke detector requirements. Specifically, it defines a 'single-station smoke-detecting alarm device' as a self-contained unit that combines a photoelectric or ionization smoke detector with its own control equipment and audible alarm, all in one assembly. When this device detects smoke, it triggers the alarm on its own, without relying on a separate control panel or external system.
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Under Section 134-3 of Waterford's Chapter 134, landlords and property managers should be familiar with the precise definition of a 'single-station smoke-detecting alarm device,' since this term governs which equipment satisfies the chapter's requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that any smoke detectors installed as single-station units are truly self-contained — combining the detector, control equipment, and audible alarm in one housing — and use either photoelectric or ionization detection technology. Understanding this definition helps operators select and document the correct equipment when meeting the chapter's installation obligations.
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Section 134-3 of Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 134 defines the type of smoke detector that the chapter's rules are built around, which can matter when evaluating whether a unit's installed devices actually meet local requirements. Tenants who believe a smoke detector in their home does not match this definition — for example, because it lacks a built-in audible alarm or relies on a separate control unit — may have grounds to raise a concern with local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Waterford's local code can help residents understand what options are generally available in such situations.
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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