Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-10
Smoke detectors required
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All property owners shall install and tenants or other persons using or occupying any structure for residential purposes within the Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach shall maintain at least one Underwriter-approved smoke detector on each floor of any structure located on the property and shall maintain the same in good working order.
Section 87-10 of Ocean Beach's Code of Ordinances Chapter 87 establishes a shared responsibility for smoke detectors in residential structures within the Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach. Property owners bear the duty to install at least one Underwriters-approved smoke detector on each floor, while the people living in or using those structures are responsible for keeping those detectors in good working order. The rule applies to every floor of every residential structure on a property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 87-10 of Ocean Beach Code ch. 87, compliant property owners ensure that at least one Underwriters-approved smoke detector is installed on every floor of each residential structure before occupancy begins. Operators generally document the installation of code-compliant devices and confirm detector placement covers each floor level. Keeping records of installation dates and device model approvals is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 87-10 of Ocean Beach Code ch. 87 places the ongoing maintenance obligation — keeping smoke detectors in good working order — on the people occupying or using the residential structure. Tenants who discover a missing or non-functioning detector may wish to notify their landlord in writing, since the installation duty rests with the property owner. Those with concerns about compliance can explore options such as contacting the Village of Ocean Beach's local code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing regulations.
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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