§ 391.19 Existing Installations

   (a)   Interior fire alarm systems installed prior to June 27, 1949, which provide an adequate means of warning the occupants in case of fire may be approved by the Fire Chief as long as they are maintained in proper working order.

   (b)   Existing systems which are not in substantial conformity with the provisions of Sections 391.01 to 391.19 and which are deemed inadequate by the Chief shall be altered or replaced as necessary to provide an adequate means for warning the occupants of the building in case of fire.

   (c)   Hospitals, and nursing homes shall provide, within one (1) year after the passage of this section, an approved radio signal system or a direct connection, or a connection by means of an approved signal supervisory service to the Division of Fire for immediate notification of the Division should fire occur.

(Ord. No. 1017-76. Passed 7-19-76, eff. 7-21-76)