Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 214 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 214-1
Carbon monoxide detectors required
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A. Residential dwellings. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained in all residential dwelling units in accordance with New York Executive Law § 378 . B. Commercial establishments. Carbon monoxide detectors for all nonresidential establishments shall be compliant with the requirements of this subsection. (1) Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained in all nonresidential establishments or units in those amounts and in those locations necessary to adequately protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. (2) No certificate of occupancy may be issued unless the requirements of this section have been met. (3) In all structures and buildings constructed after the effective date of this subsection, carbon monoxide detectors shall be hard-wired, with battery backup. For buildings or structures constructed prior to the effective date of this section, carbon monoxide detectors shall be hard-wired upon the repair, alteration, renovation or construction of such building or structure when the cost of such repairs, alterations, renovations or construction exceeds 50% of the building's or structure's value. (4) An application by a nonresidential establishment to modify the number, or location, of carbon monoxide detectors shall be made to the Board of Trustees which may, by resolution, modify the requirements set forth in this Subsection B . C. The performance, installation, operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors shall comply with NFPA 720. D. The failure of an owner, tenant, occupant or resident of such dwelling unit or nonresidential establishment to comply with the requirements of this section shall be deemed a violation of this section and shall subject such owner, tenant, occupant or resident, for conviction of a first offense, to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both; for a conviction of a third or subsequent offense which was committed within five years of any prior offense, a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each day's violation of this section shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation and chargeable as such.
Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 214 § 214-1 requires carbon monoxide detectors to be installed and maintained in all residential dwelling units and nonresidential establishments within the village. Residential installations must follow New York Executive Law § 378, while commercial installations must be placed in sufficient numbers and locations to protect public health and safety. Newer nonresidential buildings must use hard-wired detectors with battery backup, and existing ones must upgrade to hard-wired units when renovation costs exceed 50% of the structure's value. All detectors, regardless of building type, must comply with NFPA 720 standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 214 § 214-1, compliant residential property operators ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are installed and maintained in every dwelling unit in line with New York Executive Law § 378. For nonresidential properties, operators verify that detectors are hard-wired with battery backup in newer structures, and arrange for hard-wired upgrades in older buildings whenever renovation or repair costs exceed half the structure's assessed value. Operators also confirm that no certificate of occupancy is sought before detector requirements are fully satisfied, and that all installations meet NFPA 720 performance and maintenance standards. Any request to modify the number or placement of detectors in a nonresidential establishment must go through the Board of Trustees by formal resolution.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 214 § 214-1 establishes that tenants and occupants, not just owners, bear a legal obligation to maintain carbon monoxide detectors in their units or spaces and can face fines if they fail to do so. Penalties escalate from up to $500 for a first offense to up to $2,000 for a third or subsequent offense within a five-year window, with each day of non-compliance counted as a separate violation. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to install or maintain required detectors may consider contacting the Farmingdale village code enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with local housing codes for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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