A. Single-Family Residences:
1. All new single-family buildings shall have smoke detectors hardwired into the electrical system. Smoke detectors shall also be of the design to include a battery backup contained within the unit. An approved Underwriter Laboratories rated smoke detector shall be installed on each floor of the building. The smoke detectors shall be located within the laundry area, furnace area, and bedroom or sleeping area as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. Smoke detectors shall be interconnected so that if one is activated all will activate.
2. All residential smoke detectors shall be connected to a dedicated circuit strictly for smoke detector use only. The circuit shall be labeled smoke detectors. At the time of final inspection, the circuit shall be secured, (breaker lock-out), in the on position so that it cannot be turned off. (Ord. 18-02-05, 2-12-2018)
B. Two-Flat Residences: There shall be at least one approved battery operated smoke detector in each apartment and in the furnace room, as well as one approved battery operated smoke detector at the top of all required stairwells. This shall be required in all two-flat or more multiple-family units regardless of age. The battery operated smoke detectors shall be required to be installed within six (6) months of notification of this chapter to the owners of record of the land.
C. Multiple-Family Residential Buildings Of Three Units Or More:
1. All buildings that have more than two (2) units for residential occupancy with a common area of entrance and egress shall have approved Underwriter Laboratories rated smoke detectors installed within each unit and in all common areas. Common areas shall include, but not be limited to, attics, hallways, stairwells, laundry rooms, storage areas and other areas accessible to the public. All detectors in common areas are to be connected into a monitored fire alarm system approved by the Village that will notify the Fire Department upon receipt of an alarm. The system shall be installed per National Fire Protection Association 72 requirements. Installation of fire alarm systems shall be approved by the Village prior to installation. Location of the fire alarm control panel shall be in a common area accessible to the public without having to enter into a residential unit.
2. Installation of the fire alarm system shall be in accordance with chapter 6 of this title.
3. The building owner may choose to have smoke detectors, within each individual residential unit, connected directly to the alarm system. If the smoke detectors are to be separate from the alarm system, they are to be hardwired into the electrical system. Smoke detectors shall also be of the design to include a battery backup contained within the unit. Smoke detectors within individual units shall be placed within fifteen feet (15') of the sleeping area.
4. The common areas of multiple-family residential buildings shall be fully covered using the appropriate detection devices connected to the building fire alarm. (Ord. 15-12-21, 12-7-2015)