(a) The Ohio Fire Code at OAC 1301:7-7-09 "Fire Protection Systems" effective, November 10, 2011, and as amended, is adopted and incorporated by the City of Cleveland as if fully set out in this section. Owners of each new and existing building or structure shall install smoke alarms and smoke detectors as required by OAC 1301:7-7-09.
(b) Any battery-operated smoke detector or smoke alarm that is replaced with a battery-operated smoke detector or smoke alarm shall be replaced with a smoke-detector or smoke alarm that is equipped with a sealed, tamper-proof battery with a service life of not less than ten (10) years.
(c) Existing battery operated smoke detectors or smoke alarms shall be removed from service and replaced when they have been in service for a period of ten (10) years.
(Ord. No. 1528-15. Passed 5-9-16, eff. 5-10-16)