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(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
(A) Every owner or manager or rental agent of such owner, of any multiple dwelling unit or family dwelling unit shall be responsible for the installation and maintenance of required smoke detectors.
(1) It is the responsibility of the tenant to maintain in good working order all such smoke detectors provided by the owner, including replacement of batteries as needed in any battery powered smoke detector provided by the owner.
(2) The complete maintenance of any smoke detector connected to the building wiring system shall be the responsibility of the owner, manager, or agent of the property.
(B) Every owner or manager or rental agent of such owner of any multiple dwelling unit or family dwelling unit shall on a form prepared by the Clerk-Treasurer certify on an annual basis that operable smoke detectors meeting the requirements of this subchapter have been installed. Said written certification shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer by May 31 each year.
(1996 Code, § 129.06) (Ord. 2002-02, passed 3-20-2002) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) The Building Commissioner of the town, together with the Fire Chief or his or her designee shall be and hereby is charged with the duty of enforcing the terms of this subchapter.
(B) Before a permit can be issued for the operation of any hotel, motel, rooming house, or lodging house pursuant to this code, said building shall be inspected to insure that all smoke detectors required by this subchapter are in place and operable.
(C) When a family dwelling unit is remodeled or constructed after the effective date of this subchapter and requires a building permit, inspection shall include compliance with the smoke detector regulations included herein.
(1996 Code, § 129.07) (Ord. 2002-02, passed 3-20-2002) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is otherwise provided, shall be subject to the provisions of § 10.99.
(B) (1) Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of §§ 92.01 through 92.07, including the filing of the certification provided for under § 92.06 herein, or who shall fail to comply with any lawful order issued by the Building Commissioner or Fire Chief or his or her designee for any such violation or failure, shall be fined in the amount of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each violation.
(2) Each day such violation is permitted to continue may be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
(1996 Code, § 129.08) (Ord. 2002-02, passed 3-20-2002)