Showing ordinances that apply to Duane Lake, NY
Duane Lake is an unincorporated community (population 329) in Schenectady County, New York. Because Duane Lake is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Schenectady County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The smoke detectors rules below are the ones that govern your area.
NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requires working smoke detectors in every sleeping area, outside each sleeping area, and on each floor. Since 2019, replacement detectors must be sealed 10-year battery or hardwired units.
CO detectors required within 15 feet of sleeping areas (Amanda Hansen Law). Rental units inspected at turnover. Non-compliance can void homeowners insurance and halt real estate transactions. Contact Schenectady County at (518) 388-4220 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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