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Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device Notice – HMC § 27-2046.1

Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device Notice – Posting Requirement

Under New York City Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) § 27-2046.1, the owner of a Class A multiple dwelling must post a Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device Notice in a form approved by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). This requirement is part of New York City’s broader effort to protect tenants from carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be deadly and often occurs without warning.

Location and Form of the Notice

The law requires that this notice be displayed in a common area of the building, such as the vestibule or lobby, where it can be easily seen by tenants and inspectors. The notice must follow the exact HPD-approved format, ensuring uniformity across buildings and leaving no room for omission of critical safety information. Owners are encouraged to use durable, tamper-resistant signage that remains legible and compliant over time.

Information Contained in the Notice

The Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device Notice informs tenants of the installation and maintenance responsibilities for carbon monoxide detectors in their apartments. It outlines the owner’s responsibility to provide and install detectors, as well as the tenant’s duty to maintain them in working order. By posting this information prominently, the law helps reduce the risk of malfunctioning or missing detectors, which could put lives in danger.

Combined Notice Option

As provided under 28 RCNY § 12-12.1, property owners may choose to post a Combined Notice instead of separate postings. The combined notice covers:

  • Smoke Detecting Devices,

  • Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devices, and

  • Gas Leak Procedures.

This option streamlines compliance by consolidating multiple requirements into a single sign, making it easier for tenants to access all key safety information in one place.

Enforcement and Violations

HPD inspectors routinely check for the presence of the required notices during building inspections. If the Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device Notice (or combined notice) is missing, incomplete, or improperly posted, the owner may be issued a violation. This could result in fines or further enforcement action. Maintaining the notice properly is therefore both a legal requirement and a critical part of tenant safety.

Conclusion

The Carbon Monoxide Detecting Device Notice, mandated under HMC § 27-2046.1, is an essential safety posting for Class A multiple dwellings in New York City. By ensuring this notice is posted in a common area in the proper HPD-approved format, building owners comply with the law and provide tenants with crucial life-saving information. The combined notice option under 28 RCNY § 12-12.1 also offers a convenient way to fulfill multiple posting requirements in one consolidated sign.

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