This article shall outline the requirements for the installation,
testing, inspection and maintenance of carbon monoxide detection systems,
alarms, and associated components and devices, as prescribed herein
and shall pertain to all commercial structures, newly constructed
and/or relocated into the Town of Brookhaven, as well as all existing
commercial structures regardless of date of construction. Occupancies
included; A, B, E, F, H, I (regardless of sleeping area locations),
M, and S. Detection systems and alarms shall be in compliance with
the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, but
in the event of a conflict between the Uniform Code and the requirements
of the Town of Brookhaven specified herein, the requirements of the
Town of Brookhaven specified herein shall apply.
All carbon monoxide detection systems shall be supervised by
a UL-listed central station or, where permitted, a continuously staffed
supervising station located on the premises, with means of initiating
the notification sequence as prescribed below.
A. Upon receipt of a carbon monoxide detection alarm signal by the central
station or supervising station, the following notification sequence
shall be followed:
(1) Local fire department/emergency response agency.
(3) Any other emergency contact; i.e., building management/owner.
B. Upon receipt of a carbon monoxide detection supervisory or trouble
signal by the central station or supervising station, the following
notification shall be made: building management/owner and/or other
emergency contact(s).
All persons, firms, business entities or corporations installing,
inspecting, testing, and providing maintenance on any carbon monoxide
detection system, combination carbon monoxide detection system or
combination system shall possess a valid security or fire alarm systems
installer license issued by the New York State Department of State,
Division of Licensing Services, and shall possess a certification
or approval from the system(s) manufacturer indicating the installer
is factory-trained and/or certified/authorized for the specific brand/model
of system and/or components being installed or maintained.