(a) Requirement. Carbon monoxide detector(s) shall be installed in all new and/or altered structures designated for habitable use in the City where one or more fossil fuel powered appliance or heating unit as hereinafter is provided. Said carbon monoxide detector(s) shall be capable of detecting the presence of 60PPM of carbon monoxide in ambient air and providing a suitable 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. Carbon monoxide detectors installed in existing single family dwellings, where no alterations are being performed that do not result in the removal of interior finishes, shall be permitted to be installed without the means of being permanently wired to the building electrical system, therefore battery operated. The Chief Building Official shall issue rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this section relating to carbon monoxide detectors. The carbon monoxide detector(s) shall be installed in the manner and in the location as specified by the manufacturer. (Ord. 2009-048. Passed 5-12-09.)
(b) Certification and 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 (that is the seller, lessor, or sublessor as the case may be) to certify before occupancy, to the new occupant that all carbon monoxide detector(s) 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.
(c) Permits and Inspections.
(1) No carbon monoxide detector(s) or alternative systems 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.
(2) The Chief Building Official shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the Chief of Fire to inspect the installation of any carbon monoxide detector(s) required to be installed by this section.
(d) Penalty. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a first degree misdemeanor.
(Ord. 1996-008. Passed 1-23-96.)