Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-50
Smoke alarms
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(A) Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in all residential or residentially-used dwelling units regardless of occupant load. Any owner or person-in-charge of a dwelling unit who fails, neglects or refuses to install and maintain such smoke alarms shall be deemed in violation of this chapter. (B) Smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained on the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms; and/or in each room used for sleeping purposes; and/or on each floor within a dwelling unit, including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level, provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. Any owner or person-in-charge of a dwelling unit who fails, neglects or refuses to install and maintain such smoke alarms shall be deemed in violation of this chapter. (C) It shall be unlawful for an owner, occupant, or person-in-charge of property to fail, refuse or neglect to maintain smoke alarms in an operative condition at all times.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-50 requires that smoke alarms be installed and kept in working order in all residential dwelling units, regardless of how many people occupy them. Alarms must be placed in specific locations — outside sleeping areas, inside rooms used for sleeping, and on every floor including basements and cellars. Allowing a smoke alarm to fall into a non-operative condition is itself a separate violation, meaning both the absence of alarms and the failure to maintain existing ones are prohibited.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 124 § 124-50, compliant residential property owners and managers generally ensure that smoke alarms are present in all required locations — outside each sleeping area, in each sleeping room, and on every floor including basements — before any occupancy begins and throughout the tenancy. Owners of split-level dwellings should verify whether a single upper-level alarm satisfies the adjacent lower-level requirement based on the specific layout described in the provision. Routine inspection and prompt replacement of non-functioning alarms are consistent with the operative-condition requirement that applies at all times.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-50 of Huntington's Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to raise concerns when smoke alarms are absent from required locations or are not kept in working order, since both conditions constitute violations. Tenants who believe their dwelling unit lacks properly installed or maintained smoke alarms may consider documenting the condition and contacting the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Huntington. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help explain what options may be available when a landlord or person-in-charge fails to meet these requirements.
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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