Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 8-77
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(a) All smoke detection devices shall be Underwriter's Laboratory listed or approved for the purpose of which they are intended and shall be installed in conformity with this Article. (b) Smoke detectors shall be installed in all areas where required by this Article and as determined by the responsible authority, Village of Tuckahoe, New York, and/or its designated employee. In areas of occupancy which, as a matter of normal use, will create a smoky environment, such as a restaurant, approved heat detectors will be furnished in place of smoke detectors, as recommended by the current edition of the NFPA 72B, Standards on Automatic Fire Detectors and approved by the enforcing authority.
Section 8-77 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, establishes standards for how smoke detection devices must be installed in buildings. All devices must carry Underwriters' Laboratory listing or approval and must be placed in locations determined by the Village of Tuckahoe or its designated representative. In spaces where normal operations routinely produce smoke—such as restaurants—approved heat detectors may be substituted for smoke detectors, provided the substitution aligns with NFPA 72B standards and receives approval from the enforcing authority.
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Property owners and managers subject to Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code ch. 8 § 8-77 generally ensure that every smoke detection device they install carries a valid Underwriters' Laboratory listing appropriate for its intended use. Compliant operators coordinate with the Village of Tuckahoe or its designated employee to confirm which areas require coverage and what device type is acceptable. In commercial spaces with routinely smoky environments, operators typically obtain approval from the enforcing authority before substituting heat detectors for smoke detectors in accordance with the current NFPA 72B standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-77 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, gives tenants a basis to expect that smoke detection devices in their building are properly listed and installed in all required areas as determined by the Village of Tuckahoe. If a tenant believes detectors are missing, unapproved, or improperly placed, they may raise this as a concern with the Village of Tuckahoe or its designated enforcement employee. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to request and what general options—such as filing a complaint with the local authority—may be available under this provision.
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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