Fire Regulations in Glen Cove, NY (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Glen Cove, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoke Detectors
Glen Cove's Housing Standards require every residential building in existence on or before January 1, 2003 to have a working smoke detector in each bedroom, in every hallway leading to a bedroom, and on every habitable story, basement and cellar. Tampering with an installed detector is separately prohibited under Chapter 168.
Glen Cove Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsGlen Cove City Code § 168-22B
Every residential building, structure and dwelling unit in existence on or before January 1, 2003, shall provide and shall have installed and shall hereafter maintain working smoke detectors as follows: ... One smoke detector for each room which is used at any time for sleeping purposes. ... One smoke detector for each hallway leading immediately to a bedroom or sleeping area. ... One smoke det...
Propane Storage
Glen Cove's Housing Standards ban storing liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form inside buildings and require odorized gas, protected containers, and an outside shutoff valve. Systems fed by containers over 125 gallons need two accessible shutoff valves rather than one, under Chapter 168's fuel gas provisions.
Glen Cove Propane Gas Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsGlen Cove City Code § 168-30E
Liquefied petroleum gas. ... Liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form shall not be stored in buildings. ... Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be vaporized by devices utilizing open flame or open electrical coil. ... Systems supplied from containers not exceeding 125 gallons of capacity shall have at least one accessible valve for shutting off the gas. Such valve shall be located outside the build...
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