Smoke Detector Installation NYC — Code-Compliant Service
New York City has some of the strictest smoke and carbon monoxide detector laws in the country. Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord, or tenant, AE Electric installs smoke and CO detectors that meet current NYC code. Call now: (646) 846-0008
NYC Smoke Detector Requirements
NYC Local Law 50 of 2018 and subsequent amendments establish these requirements:
- Smoke detectors are required in every room used for sleeping and within 15 feet of every sleeping area
- Carbon monoxide detectors are required in all residential units with gas appliances, a boiler, an attached garage, or any fuel-burning appliance
- Combination smoke/CO detectors satisfy both requirements and are allowed under NYC code
- Battery-only detectors must be replaced every 10 years — not just the batteries
- Hardwired interconnected systems are required in new construction and major renovations
- Landlords are responsible for providing working detectors at the start of each tenancy
Types of Installations We Perform
- Battery-operated detectors — quick, no wiring required; best for compliance updates in existing units
- Hardwired smoke detectors — 120V AC with battery backup; required in new construction
- Hardwired interconnected systems — all units alarm simultaneously; required in multi-family buildings for new work
- Combination smoke/CO detectors — single unit satisfies both requirements; recommended for all NYC apartments
- Smart detectors (Nest Protect, Kidde Wi-Fi) — app alerts and self-testing; useful for landlords managing multiple units
Signs You Need Smoke Detector Service Now
- Detectors are more than 10 years old (check the manufacture date on the back)
- Constant chirping that battery replacement doesn’t fix
- You have smoke detectors but no CO detectors
- Your building failed an inspection due to detector issues
- You received a landlord notice about detector compliance
- You’re renovating and hardwired interconnected detectors are now required
- You’re buying or selling a property and need compliance documentation
Smoke Detector Installation Cost in NYC
Battery-operated detector installation typically costs $75–$150 per detector. Hardwired or interconnected systems range from $150–$350 per unit depending on wiring access and circuit requirements. Landlords with multiple units — we offer multi-unit pricing. We provide a full quote before starting work.
Schedule Smoke Detector Installation
AE Electric installs smoke and CO detectors in residential and commercial properties throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Call (646) 846-0008 — available Monday–Saturday, 7am–8pm. Most detector installations complete same day.