(A) Generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to tamper with or remove any smoke detector except when it is necessary for maintenance or inspection purposes. Any smoke detector removed for repair or replacement shall be reinstalled or replaced so it is operable and in place during normal sleeping hours.
(B) Multiple dwelling units and family dwelling units operated as rental property. Each smoke detector in each multiple dwelling unit and in each family dwelling unit operated as rental property may be tested in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation, but shall be tested at not more than six month intervals and maintained as necessary to insure it is in operable condition. At any change of tenancy, smoke detectors shall be tested and be in operable condition before the unit is re-occupied.
(C) Family dwelling units. Each smoke detector in each family dwelling unit may be tested in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, but it shall be tested at not more than six month intervals and maintained as necessary to insure it is in operating condition.
(1996 Code, § 129.05) (Ord. 2002-02, passed 3-20-2002) Penalty, see § 92.99