Geneseo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 96 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 96-64

A. For the purposes of this section, "fossil fuel" shall include coal, natural gas, kerosene, oil, and propane. B. All rental buildings and structures shall have no fewer than one approved carbon monoxide detector installed in each dwelling unit if the residential building or structure contains a fossil-fuel-powered appliance, wood-powered appliance or fireplace which is within the interior of the building or structure. The detector shall be installed within 20 feet outside the area of all sleeping rooms and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications for installation. C. Every approved carbon monoxide detector shall comply with all applicable state law and regulations as set forth in Executive Law § 378 or its equivalent. D. It shall be unlawful for any person in any way, to make inoperable a carbon monoxide detector required under this chapter, except that this provision shall not apply to any building owner, manager, and/or agent in the normal procedure of maintenance, including replacement of batteries. E. The owner shall be solely responsible for the installation and maintenance of the carbon monoxide detectors, to include battery replacement as required. The owner shall immediately, upon notice from the tenant, repair or replace the carbon monoxide detector or replace the battery as needed. F. The tenant shall be responsible for informing the owner of any carbon monoxide detector malfunction, including the need for a new battery. G. The owner shall furnish to the tenant at the beginning of a new lease or new tenancy, if applicable, written notice of the responsibilities of the tenant and the obligations of the owner regarding carbon monoxide detectors, their batteries and their maintenance. New batteries shall be installed in rental units when leased and the same shall be noted on the lease agreement signed by both the owner and the tenant.