New York State requires smoke alarms in all residential dwellings; 10-year sealed battery alarms required in new installations since 2019.
New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requires working smoke detectors on every floor and outside each sleeping area. Since April 1, 2019, all replacement battery-operated smoke alarms sold in NY must be 10-year sealed lithium battery models. Rental properties in Saratoga County must be equipped prior to occupancy. Carbon monoxide detectors are also required in dwellings with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages.
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