Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 8-75

(a) Application for smoke detector permit. No person, firm or corporation shall install, alter, modify or maintain a smoke detector system in the Village as required hereunder until a permit for the same shall have been applied for and obtained from the licensing authority, the Village of Tuckahoe. (b) Form of application. The application for a smoke detector system permit shall be made by or on behalf of the owner of the premises, in writing, on the form furnished by the enforcing authority and shall be verified by the applicant. Such application shall contain the following information: (1) The name and address of the applicant and the capacity in which he makes such application. (2) The name and address of each person other than the applicant having title of the property. (3) The name and address of the person installing or modifying the smoke detector system. (4) A general description of the type and specifications of the smoke detector system to be installed. (5) The location, use and occupancy of the building or structure. (6) Any such additional information as may be required by the enforcing authority. (7) The application for such permit shall be accompanied by not less than three copies of specifications and plans drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detailed dimensions to show the location of each smoke detector. The enforcement authority may waive the requirements for the filing of plans when the work involved is of a minor nature. (8) A written statement for the installing contractor to the effect that the detector will be installed in accordance with the approved plans and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. (c) Fees. Upon filing of the application for smoke detector system permit, the following fees shall be payable: Smoke detector application fees shall be $20 or $2 per each smoke detector to be installed, whichever is greater. (d) Action on application. The enforcement authority shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for permits within a reasonable time after filing with the licensing authority. If the application or plan does not conform to the requirements of this Article, the enforcement authority shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If he is satisfied that the proposed plan conforms to the requirements of this Article, he shall approve such application, in writing. No work shall be performed until the permit is issued. (e) Approval certificate. Upon the completion of the installation, the installing contractor shall furnish a written statement that a smoke detector system has been installed in accordance with the approved plan and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Thereafter, the installing contractor, in the presence of a representative of the enforcement authority, shall conduct a test of the smoke detector system. If the test conducted is to the satisfaction of the enforcement authority, an approval certificate shall be issued as soon as practicable. (f) Appeals. (1) The owner of a building or structure may appeal to the Village Board from the decision of the Fire Inspector concerning denial of a permit. (2) The application for the appeal may be made when it is claimed that the true intent of this Article or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted or the provisions of this Article do not fully apply. (3) All appeal from denial of a permit by the Fire Inspector shall be filed, in the form required by the Village Board, in the office of the Village Clerk within 30 days of such denial. (4) The Village shall fix a time and place for a public hearing thereunder and shall provide for the posting of a public notice of not more than 15 days nor less than eight days before the date of said public hearing, by publication of a notice in the official newspaper. (5) The Village Board shall hand down its decision within 30 days after the hearing is closed and must file a written return with the Village Clerk within 24 hours after having made its decision. A copy of the Board's written decision shall be served upon the applicant or his attorney by ordinary mail.