Bill > A07272

This bill requires the installation and periodic inspection of water detector alarms in residential and commercial buildings throughout New York State. Specifically, the bill mandates that one or two-family dwellings, condominiums, cooperative housing, multiple dwellings, and commercial buildings potentially subject to flooding must install electronic water detector alarms that can detect water presence and trigger both audible and visual alerts. For residential properties, a qualified local government-approved inspector must periodically check that these alarms are installed and functioning properly. In commercial buildings, defined as places where individuals are employed, the same inspection requirements apply. A water detector alarm is defined as an electronic device with sensors that can detect water and immediately sound an alarm with both sound and visual signals. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving property owners and managers time to comply with the new requirements. This legislation aims to improve early warning systems for potential water damage or flooding, potentially helping to mitigate property damage and protect occupants.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7272