HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986_2_5_Local_Law_No_1 THIS LOCAL LA14 SHALL BE KNOWN AS LOC1.1 La;: NO. 1986
SMOKE AND HEAT DETECTORS IN MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS
SECTION 1 . PURPOSE
In order to insure that all multiple dwellings located in the
unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck will be equipped with
smoke detectors and/or heat detectors and to maximize the health
and safety of residents of such multiple dwellings, this law is
hereby enacted.
SECTION 2. SMOKE AND HEAT DETECTORS REQUIRED
Smoke and heat detectors are required in all multiple-family
dwellings constructed prior to January 1 , 1984. New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and -Building Code shall apply to all dwell-
ings constructed on or after January 1 , 1984.
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS
(A) Dwelling Unit - A building or portion thereof providing
complete housekeeping facilities for one family.
(B) Multiple-Tamil Dwelling - A building or part thereof
containing two or more dwelling units.
(C) Smoke Detector - A device which detects a dangerous
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level of particles in the air and emits a warning signal.
(D) Heat Detectbr - A device which detects a dangerous in-
crease in ambient temperature and emits a warning signal.
SECTION 4. REQUIRED LOCATZ.ONS
Every multiple dwelling subject to this local law will have
smoke detectors placed as follows:
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(A) One for every fifty linear feet or part thereof of
hallway;
(B) One at the top of each floor level or stairway;
(C) One for every three hundred feet of floor area in each
basement, boiler room, heater room, attic, storage roam,
lobby or any other common or public area or areas which
are accessible to more than one family residing in the
multiple -dwelling; and
(D) At least one in each dwelling unit.
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SECTION 5. USE OF HEAT DETECTORS 11v LIEU W" SMOiw DETECTORS
Heat Detectors may be installed in lieu of smoke detectors
in any area such as boiler rooms, which may contain ambient
airborne particulate matter which could cause false alarms if
smoke detectors were installed.
SECTION 6. STANDARDS FOR EQUIPMENT
All smoke detectors and heat detectors required to be in-
stalled shall
(A) meet standards for installation, maintenance and use
of required warning equipment set forth in the most
recent edition of the New York State Uniform Fire Pre-
vention and Building Code;
(B) emit a signal loud enough to be heard in both public
and nonpublic areas on the floor on which the detector
is located, except for those detectors within dwelling
units;
(C) 2hall be of a type accepted by the New York State Division
of Housing and Community Renewal.and may be battery operated.
SECTION 7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLATION
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(A) The building owner shall be responsible for the in-
stallation of all smoke detectors and heat detectors
in all required locations.
(B) The maintenance and .replacement of detectors within
dwelling units shall be in accordance with Section 15
of the Multiple Residence Law of the State of New York,
as amended. The owner shall maintain and/or replace
detectors in all other required locations within the
building.
SECTION B. APPROVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND 1130NTTORING COMPLIANCE
The Fire Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck shall have
the authority to enforce compliance with this local law and shall
also have responsibility for approving equipment installed.
SECTION 9. REQUIRED TIM810F COMPLIANCE
All multiple dwellings shall comply with the requirements
of this law no later than July 1, 1986.
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SECTION 10. PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Failure of a building owner to comply with the requirements
of this local law for the first offense shall be deemed a viola-
tion of this local law and shall subject the owner to a fine of
not more than $250. Each subsequent offense shall be a misde-
meanor and shall subject the owner to a fine of no more than
$1,000 and/or imprisonment of up to six months together with the
right of the Town to bring a cavil action to enjoin continued
violations, and such other penalties as may be imposed by any
other applicable laws, including but not limited to, the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
SECTION 11. SEVERABTLITY
In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction de-
clares any provision of this local law invalid, such declara-
tion of invalidity shall not affect any other provision of
this local law.
SECTION 12. . EFFECTIVE 'DATE
This local law shall take effect ten days after filing
with the Secretary of State of the State of New York, except
that no penalties for noncompliance may be imposed until
September 1, 1986.
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