Rental Property Investor · New York state · Member since 2018 · 20 posts · 8 votes
Just want to make sure you are aware of the new Smoke Detector law going into effect this April. Here is a link to some info which has a link to the law. https://www.nysar.com/nysar-news/latest-news/2017/01/03/smoke-detectors-must-be-hardwired-or-have-10-year-battery-after-april-1
Lender · Grand Rapids, MI · Member since 2018 · 703 posts · 446 votes
7y
In michigan we have found a smoke detector system that is wireless. They are about $85 a piece but a whole lot cheaper than tearing open walls to wire them.
You should be able to work around it with reduced costs.
In michigan we have found a smoke detector system that is wireless. They are about $85 a piece but a whole lot cheaper than tearing open walls to wire them.
You should be able to work around it with reduced costs.
From what I understand/read, it has to be hardwired OR have a sealed 10 year battery. I priced some out and they seem to be around $20/each. Not a ton of money, but for someone with a bunch of units, it can definitely add up. Thanks for heads up on the wireless though, just in case NY decides to change the law again in a few years.
And this is only for detectors being replaced right? e.g. Replacing a battery in my smoke detectors does not equal replacing the whole smoke detector. This sounds more like a sweeping change in that it's unlawful in NY now to sell detectors that aren't hardwired or sealed battery....
Catskill, NY · Member since 2018 · 636 posts · 668 votes
7y
I think they need to be replaced at tenant turnover (when one tenant moves out and before another moves in) and also before a house can be sold. But yes, they will probably stop selling smoke detectors with replaceable batteries.
Rental Property Investor · Upstate, NY · Member since 2012 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
7y
we always hardwire ours but here's the gist of it....
Smoke detectors must be hardwired or have 10-year battery after April 1, 2019
Licensees should be aware that as of April 1, 2019, the new General Business Law Section 399-ccc requires all new or replacement smoke detectors in New York State to be powered by a 10-year, sealed, non-removable battery or hardwired to the home. According to 399-ccc: “It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to distribute, sell, offer for sale, or import any solely battery operated smoke detecting alarm device powered by a replaceable, removable battery not capable of powering such device for a minimum of ten years.” Licensees should not distribute smoke detectors with removable batteries to clients or customers after April 1, 2019.
Rental Property Investor · Upstate, NY · Member since 2012 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
7y
@Chris Babcock that's my interpretation & you will see a lot of new product at Lowes etc. Same as the strings in blinds, they sold them all really cheap when the strings were banned.