Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-112
Fire protection systems
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A. All fire safety systems and equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. B. Every multiple dwelling or rooming house built before September 1, 1976, shall be equipped with heat detectors approved by the Fire Department of the Village of Pelham. C. Every multiple dwelling or rooming house built after September 1, 1976, shall be equipped with heat and smoke detectors approved by the Fire Department of the Village of Pelham. D. Every one- and two-family house built after September 1, 1976, shall be equipped with smoke detectors approved by the Fire Department of the Village of Pelham. E. Fire alarm and detecting systems shall be maintained and shall be suitable for their respective purposes. F. Fire suppression systems shall be maintained in good condition, free from mechanical injury. Sprinkler heads shall be maintained clean, free of corrosion and paint and not bent or damaged. G. In standpipe systems hose stations shall be identified and accessible. The hose shall be in proper position ready for operation, shall be dry and shall be free of deterioration. H. All portable fire extinguishers shall be visible and accessible and maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition.
Section 54-112 of Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 establishes comprehensive requirements for fire protection systems in residential buildings. All fire safety equipment—including heat detectors, smoke detectors, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, standpipe hose stations, and portable extinguishers—must be kept in proper working order at all times. The specific detector requirements vary by building type and construction date, with pre-1976 multi-family buildings requiring heat detectors and post-1976 buildings requiring both heat and smoke detectors, while post-1976 one- and two-family homes require smoke detectors approved by the Village of Pelham Fire Department.
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Operators of residential properties in Pelham subject to § 54-112 generally maintain a routine inspection and testing schedule for all fire protection equipment, including detectors, sprinkler heads, standpipe hose stations, and portable extinguishers. Compliant operators ensure that detectors installed in their buildings match the type required for the building's construction date and have received Fire Department of the Village of Pelham approval. Keeping sprinkler heads free of corrosion and paint, confirming hose stations are clearly identified and accessible, and verifying extinguishers are visible and operable are among the ongoing maintenance practices associated with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 54-112 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances, tenants in multiple dwellings and rooming houses have an interest in confirming that their building is equipped with the correct type of Fire Department-approved detectors based on when the building was constructed. If fire safety equipment appears to be missing, inoperable, obstructed, or otherwise not maintained, tenants may document the condition and raise it with the Village of Pelham's code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can provide general information about how residents have pursued remedies when fire protection requirements under provisions like this one are not met.
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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