(A) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each new and existing rental unit within the City to install an ABC rated dry chemical fire extinguisher in the kitchen of each such rental unit. The extinguisher shall contain no less than 35 ounces of dry chemical and be maintained in working order. The landlord, within 72 hours of being notified, shall be responsible to refill or replace an extinguisher that has been emptied or is not functional for any reason.
(B) Extinguishers shall be installed a minimum of 42 inches and a maximum of 60 inches off the floor.
(C) No person shall tamper with or discharge an extinguisher placed in a rental unit under this section for any reason other than to extinguish a fire or for self protection.
(D) A person found in violation of this section shall be guilty of a municipal civil infraction.
(Ord. 561-01-06, passed 1-3-06; Am. Ord. 564-02-06, passed 2-20-06; Am. Ord. 605-04-09, passed 4-20-09) Penalty, see § 151.99