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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. A functionally related group of devices that, when either automatically or manually activated, will sound an audio or visual device on or off the protected premises.
RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES. Those occupancies in which sleeping accommodations are provided for normal residential purposes. The term includes all buildings designed to provide sleeping accommodations, including, but not limited to:
(1) Hotels, motels, dormitories, as defined in Ch. 16 and 17 of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 74, 1989 edition (the “NFPA”);
(2) Apartments, as defined in Ch. 18 and 19 of the NFPA;
(3) Lodging or rooming houses, as defined in Ch. 20 of the NFPA;
(4) One- and two-family dwellings, as defined in Ch. 21 of the NFPA; and
(5) Board and care facilities, as defined in Ch. 22 and 23 of the NFPA.
SLEEPING AREA. The area or areas of the family unit in which the bedrooms or sleeping rooms are located. Where bedrooms or rooms ordinarily used for sleeping are separated by other use areas, such as kitchens or living rooms, but not bathrooms or closets, they shall be considered as separate SLEEPING AREAS for the purpose of this chapter and shall require protection.
SMOKE DETECTOR. A single station device capable of sensing visible or invisible particles of combustion and providing a suitable audible alarm thereof within the area to be protected, and certified as having met Underwriter’s Laboratories’ Standard No. 217 for single and multiple-station smoke detectors.
(Prior Code, § 1610.01) (Ord. 72-1991, passed 4-22-1991)
(A) The owner of each existing dwelling unit or units shall install smoke detectors as hereinafter provided.
(B) Smoke detectors shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of each sleeping area and on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars, but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels, a smoke detector need be installed only on the upper level; provided that, the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level; except that, if there is a door between levels, then a detector is required on each level. All detectors shall be approved and listed and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(Prior Code, § 1610.02) (Ord. 72-1991, passed 4-22-1991)
(A) In existing dwelling units, power supply to the smoke detector may be provided by a self-monitored battery, or the smoke detector may be wired directly to the dwelling’s power supply (hardwired) in accordance with NFPA Standard 70.
(B) As an alternative to self-contained smoke detectors, an approved fire alarm system may be installed.
(Prior Code, § 1610.03) (Ord. 72-1991, passed 4-22-1991)
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