NY Executive Law §378 requires working smoke alarms in all Oneida County dwellings. Since April 1, 2019, replacement alarms must be 10-year sealed-battery or hardwired. CO alarms required under Amanda's Law. Enforced by local code officers.
NY Executive Law §378(5) and 19 NYCRR §1224 require smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside sleeping areas, and on each level. Effective April 1, 2019, any replacement alarm must be a 10-year sealed-battery unit or hardwired with battery backup (removable 9V alarms no longer legal for sale or new installation). Amanda's Law (Gen. Business §399-ccc) requires a carbon-monoxide alarm on every floor with a sleeping area in homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages. Rental units inspected at turnover by local code officers. Utica Fire Marshal (315) 792-0190 and Rome Fire Prevention (315) 339-7668 handle enforcement. Non-working alarms during inspection trigger $25-$500 fines plus mandatory installation.
Missing/non-working alarms: $25-$500 per unit. CO alarm violations: up to $500 per Amanda's Law. Landlords face additional housing-court penalties.
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