(A) Applicability. The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed as affecting or changing any ordinance requirement for a fire alarm system applicable to places of public resort or amusement.
(Prior Code, § 92.025)
(B) Detector systems required; standards. Every building having one or more residential units shall be equipped with a fire and smoke detector system. Residential units include single-family and multiple-family dwellings as defined in the city zoning regulations. The detectors shall be sensitive to any of the products for combustion except that detectors sensitive only to heat are not acceptable. Alarm signaling devices shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms when all intervening doors are closed. The detectors shall meet Underwriters Laboratory Standards #217 or its equivalent.
(Prior Code, § 92.026)
(C) Upper level sleeping rooms; placement requirement.
(1) Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, a detector shall be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway.
(2) All detectors shall be located within 12 inches of the ceiling.
(3) Care shall be exercised to ensure that the installation will not interfere with the operating characteristics of the detector.
(Prior Code, § 92.027)
(D) Kitchen detector; placement requirements. Where the kitchen level is on a different level than the sleeping room or rooms, an additional detector shall be required in the kitchen.
(Prior Code, § 92.028)
(E) Heating plant; detector requirements. Where the heating plant is on a different level than either the kitchen or sleeping room levels, an additional detector shall be required on that level.
(Prior Code, § 92.029)
(F) All residential occupancy buildings; detector requirements. Every residential occupancy building, including hotels and motels, shall be equipped with an approved smoke detector in each unit and at the top of each stairway and exit way.
(Prior Code, § 92.030)
(G) Enforcement authority. It shall be the duty of the Fire Department Inspections Division and the City Building Inspector to enforce or cause to enforce the terms of this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 92.031)
(Ord. 0-94-0027, passed - -1994) Penalty, see § 92.999