Fire Department Member Application

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 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.