13-96-1100 Fire alarm system.

   A standard fire alarm system meeting the requirements of Chapter 15-16 shall be installed and maintained in (a) every new public utility structure; and (b) every existing public utility structure, unless the structure is equipped with a fire detection system, connected to a central station alarm service that is listed by Underwriters' Laboratories.

(Added Coun. J. 11-2-94, p. 58476)

13-96-1110 Permit required.

   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the erection, installation or construction of any wireless communication antenna tower unless a permit shall have first been obtained from the department of buildings. No permit shall be required for any wireless communication antenna tower, if such tower:

   (1)   Is mounted on a single-family dwelling or a multiple dwelling four stories or less in height; and

   (2)   Does not exceed a total unit weight of 100 pounds or three feet in diameter.

(Added Coun. J. 7-10-96, p. 25684, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 24; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1)

13-96-1120 Certain types of artificial lighting prohibited.

   (a)   No owner or occupant of any premises shall install, operate or permit the operation of any of the following lamps or lights in such a manner that the light is visible on any portion of the public way:

      (1)   a strobe light;

      (2)   a flashing or revolving light that resembles or duplicates the operation of an emergency light used on a police vehicle, fire department vehicle, ambulance or tow truck;

      (3)   any type of light that, because of its brightness or direction, may interfere with the safe operation of a vehicle on the public way.

   (b)   No owner or occupant of any premises shall install or maintain any of the following lamps or lights in such manner that the light is directed at or illuminates the residence of another person:

      (1)   a strobe light;

      (2)   a flashing or revolving light that resembles or duplicates the operation of an emergency light used on a police vehicle, fire department vehicle, ambulance or tow truck;

      (3)   a flood light, spot light, or halogen vapor lamp;

      (4)   this section shall not apply to artificial lighting used exclusively for the purpose of providing security.

   (c)   The building commissioner may order any person who is in violation of any portion of this section to redirect or cover the lamp or light that is the cause of the violation. Failure or refusal to obey such an order shall be a violation of this section.

(Added Coun. J. 7-29-98, p. 74843)