Revisions to the New York State Property Maintenance Code went into effect January 1, 2003 that affect all residential structures in the Town. These revisions, which are retroactive, are as follows:

Smoke Detectors are now required, retroactively, in the following locations;

• In Each Bedroom
• In the common hallway outside the bedroom area (bedrooms remote from each other will require detectors in each common hallway adjacent to the bedrooms)
• In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics

Note: These detectors may be battery operated. However, if a renovation takes place the detectors must be hard wired and interconnected.

Electrical Outlets are now required, retroactively, in the following locations:

• In each bathroom that does not currently have an electrical outlet, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter type outlet must be installed.
• Should an electrical outlet currently be installed in a bathroom or kitchen, it must be converted to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter type outlet if it is within 12 inches of a water source (sink, toilet, bathtub, shower, etc.).
• In each bedroom a minimum of two (2) electrical outlets must be installed. If there is currently a single electrical outlet in a bedroom an additional electrical outlet must be installed.

Note: All electrical wiring and equipment must conform to the National Electrical Code.

The above requirements, as previously indicated, are retroactive as per the New York State Property Maintenance Code.

Please contact our office with any questions or for additional information 762-8419.