(a) Requirement. Carbon Monoxide detectors shall be installed in all new single- family dwellings and each unit of new multi-family buildings and in every new building that is heated by one main central fossil fuel powered heating unit as hereinafter provided. Said carbon monoxide detectors shall be capable of detecting the presence of 60 PPM of carbon monoxide in ambient air and providing a suitable audible alarm; further they shall be installed in the manner provided in the manufacturers specifications and shall comply with applicable federal and state regulations, and shall bear the label of a nationally recognized standard testing laboratory, and shall meet the standard of UL 2034 or its equivalent. The Building Commissioner shall issue rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this section for the implementation and administration of the provisions of this section relating to carbon monoxide detectors.
(b) Installation. The carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the manner and in the location as specified by the manufacturer.
(c) Certification at Change in Occupancy. After July 1, 1996 at every change of occupancy occasioned by or incidental to a sale, lease or sublease of said unit, it shall be the duty of the grantor thereof (i.e. the seller, lessor, or sublessor as the case may be) to certify before occupancy, to the new occupant that all Carbon Monoxide detectors as required by this section are installed and in proper working condition. Failure to comply with this section shall be punishable as set forth herein; provided however, that this section shall not be construed to vitiate or render void any contract, lease or sublease subject hereto.
(d) Permits and Fees. No carbon monoxide detectors or alternative system shall be directly connected (permanently wired) to the electrical system of the structure unless an electrical permit shall have first been obtained from the Building Department.
(e) The Building Inspector shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Chief of Fire to inspect the installation of any carbon monoxide detector required to be installed by this chapter.
(f) Penalty. Whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a first degree misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1996-2. Passed 1-8-96.)