West Seneca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 100 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 100-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: APPROVED DETECTORS Any battery-powered, alternating-current-powered or combination battery-powered/alternating-current-powered ionization, or photoelectric-type detector that bears the approval stamp or mark of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or another recognized testing laboratory. APPROVED MANNER That the unit or units are positioned or located and installed per the manufacturer's instructions. Approved wiring shall be as prescribed by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters. INSPECTION DEPARTMENT Any use of this phrase refers to the Town Building Inspector, Assistant and/or Fire Inspector. SMOKE DETECTOR Any device designed and tested for the express purpose of detecting products of combustion, either visible or invisible, and bearing the mark or stamp of approval of Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or another nationally recognized testing laboratory. SPRINKLER SYSTEM A system of water supply, distribution and application appurtenances designed, tested and installed in strict accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Section 100-2 of West Seneca's Code of Ordinances Chapter 100 establishes the official definitions that govern the rest of the chapter's fire-safety requirements. Key terms—including 'Approved Detectors,' 'Approved Manner,' 'Inspection Department,' 'Smoke Detector,' and 'Sprinkler System'—are given specific technical meanings tied to recognized standards such as Underwriters' Laboratories approval and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. These definitions set the baseline for what qualifies as compliant equipment and installation throughout the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 100-2 of West Seneca Code Chapter 100, compliant operators ensure that any smoke detectors or sprinkler systems installed on their properties meet the specific definitions laid out in this section—meaning devices carry a recognized testing laboratory mark (such as Underwriters' Laboratories) and are installed in the 'Approved Manner' per manufacturer instructions and New York Board of Fire Underwriters wiring standards. Because the 'Inspection Department' under § 100-2 refers to the Town Building Inspector, Assistant, and/or Fire Inspector, property managers typically coordinate with those officials when questions about compliance arise. Using equipment or installation methods that fall outside these defined terms may mean a property does not satisfy the chapter's broader fire-safety requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 100-2 of West Seneca Code Chapter 100 defines the standards that smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, and their installation must meet in rental housing covered by this chapter. Tenants who have concerns about whether detectors or fire-suppression equipment in their unit meets the defined standards—such as bearing a recognized laboratory approval mark or being installed in the 'Approved Manner'—can bring those concerns to the Town Building Inspector or Fire Inspector, who are identified as the 'Inspection Department' under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help residents understand how these definitions connect to any specific obligations a landlord may have under the broader chapter.
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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