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.
See how Westchester County's smoke detectors rules stack up against other locations.
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