Smoke detectors shall be placed in accordance with applicable N.F.P.A. (National Fire Protection Association) standards for the installation, maintenance, and use of household fire warning equipment. Detectors may be ceiling or wall mounted, provided that if wall mounted they shall be within 12 inches, but not closer than six inches of the ceiling; and provided further that the Chief of the City Fire Department, or his/her designee, may approve and authorize, in writing, specific placement of smoke detectors in a rental building upon request of an owner. A copy of such written approval shall be provided to the Housing Code Enforcement officer of the city.
(Ord. 12, passed - -96)