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(A) At every change of tenant in every multiple-dwelling, it shall be the responsibility of the owner, manager or agent to test and ascertain that the approved smoke detectors are in operable condition.
(B) 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 must be reinstalled or replaced so that it is in place during normal sleeping hours.
(Prior Code, § 47.05) (Ord. 2-88, passed 3-28-1988) Penalty, see § 92.99
Between January 1 and January 31 each year, the owner of each dwelling unit or mobile home in which a smoke detector has been installed shall certify in writing, on forms prescribed by the town, to the Fire Department of the town that the required maintenance has been performed on all detectors in the owner’s units and that the detectors are in good working condition as of the date of certification. Each owner shall certify to each new occupancy of any dwelling unit and mobile home covered by this subchapter that all smoke detectors required have been installed and are in proper working condition.
(Prior Code, § 47.06) (Ord. 2-88, passed 3-28-1988) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) Failure to comply with the terms of §§ 92.01 to 92.06 of this chapter shall result in charges being brought against the person obligated herein to maintain the equipment as provided in §§ 92.01 to 92.06, and upon conviction or violation of §§ 92.01 to 92.06, such offending party shall be fined in an amount of not less than $100, nor more than $1,000, for each violation. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(Prior Code, § 47.07)
(Ord. 2-88, passed 3-28-1988)