Showing ordinances that apply to Bedford, NY
Bedford is an unincorporated community (population 1,691) in Westchester County, New York. Because Bedford is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Westchester County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The smoke detectors rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NY Executive Law 378(5) requires smoke and CO detectors in all residential occupancies. Since April 1, 2019, all replacement smoke alarms must be 10-year sealed battery or hardwired units (Amanda Law).
Contact Westchester County at (914) 995-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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