Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 87-9
Fire extinguisher 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 extinguisher (fully charged ABC type) of at least two and one-half (2 1/2) pounds' capacity which shall be replaced or recharged annually.
Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 87 § 87-9 establishes a shared responsibility for fire safety in residential structures: property owners must install at least one Underwriters-approved ABC-type fire extinguisher of no less than 2½ pounds, and occupants must keep it maintained. The extinguisher must be fully charged and replaced or recharged every year. This rule applies to all residential structures within the Incorporated Village of Ocean Beach.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 87 § 87-9, compliant property owners in Ocean Beach generally ensure that each residential structure they own is equipped with at least one Underwriters-approved, fully charged ABC-type fire extinguisher of at least 2½ pounds before occupancy begins. Operators typically establish an annual schedule to replace or recharge extinguishers so the unit is never out of compliance. Keeping dated service records for each extinguisher is a common practice that helps demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 87-9 of the Ocean Beach Code places the ongoing maintenance obligation on the people living in or using a residential structure — meaning tenants are generally responsible for keeping the installed extinguisher fully charged and arranging for it to be replaced or recharged each year. If a landlord has failed to install an extinguisher in the first place, that may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the relevant Village or local code-enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ocean Beach or Suffolk County housing rules can help clarify how this shared responsibility is interpreted and what options are available.
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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