§ 12-09 Owner Responsibilities for CO Alarms for Class B Multiple Dwellings.
RCNY § 12-09
Pursuant to § 27-2045(b)(1)(b) of the administrative code of the city of New York, the owner of a Class B multiple dwelling that must be equipped with one or more CO alarms pursuant to section 915.1 of the New York city building code or §§ 27-981.1, 27-981.2 and 27-981.3 of the 1968 building code and as prescribed by DOB pursuant to 1 RCNY Chapter 900 must: (a) Provide and install one or more approved and operational CO alarm in each dwelling unit and replace such devices as necessary in accordance with Article 312 of Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code, or in the alternative, provide and install a line operated zoned CO detecting system with central annunciation and central office tie-in for all public corridors and public spaces; (b) Keep and maintain CO alarms or systems in good repair and replace such alarm upon the expiration of its useful life pursuant to Article 312 of Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the New York City Administrative Code; (c) Replace any CO alarm that has been stolen, removed, found missing, or rendered inoperable prior to the commencement of a new occupancy of a dwelling unit; (d) Keep the following records, on the premises or in the business office of the managing agent or owner, relating to the installation and maintenance of CO alarms or systems: (1) the expiration date of the manufacturer's suggested useful life of each such alarm; (2) the date notice posted pursuant to §12-06(b) of this chapter; and (3) records showing that such devices meet the requirements of all applicable laws and rules. These records must be made available to the Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the Department of Buildings ("DOB"), the Fire Department ("FDNY"), or the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ("DOHMH") upon request. (Amended City Record 9/18/2017, eff. 10/18/2017; amended City Record 1/2/2026, eff. 2/1/2026)
