NY Executive Law 378(5) and 19 NYCRR Part 1225 require hardwired interconnected smoke alarms in new construction. Since April 2019 all replacement battery alarms in NY must be 10-year sealed lithium under General Business Law 399-ccc.
Contact Dutchess County at (845) 486-2000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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