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(A) In order to comply with this subchapter, only ionization or photoelectric type detectors listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory shall be installed.
(B) Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with applicable NFPA standards and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Detectors may be ceiling- or wall-mounted; provided that, they shall be mounted at a minimum of four inches and a maximum of 12 inches from the ceiling, and not closer than four inches from the point at which the ceiling and wall meet.
(C) Smoke detectors shall be installed as specified by the International Building Code with Kentucky Amendments and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code.
(Prior Code, § 100.03) (Ord. 25-2009, passed 12-7-2009) Penalty, see § 93.99
(A) The Chief of the Fire Department, Code Official or any of their designated representatives are hereby authorized and directed to enforce all provisions of this section and the final determination concerning compliance herewith shall be the sole discretion of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), as described in 815 KAR 10:060, of the Fire Department or Code Official. Upon the presentation of official credentials, an authorized inspector of the Fire Department or Code Official, may enter with consent any premises covered by these regulations to perform the duties imposed upon him or her by these regulations.
(B) The source of authority to issue orders as described in division (A) above shall include, but not be limited to, any authority granted under KRS Ch. 227 and 815 KAR 10:060.
(Prior Code, § 100.04) (Ord. 25-2009, passed 12-7-2009)
(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(Prior Code, § 93.99)
(C) Any person or private entity who fails to comply with the provisions of § 93.05 of this chapter or any order issued pursuant to § 93.05 of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine. The Fire Chief or his or her designee may issue a citation for any violation of § 93.05 of this chapter.
(1) Fines shall be $50 for the first offense; $100 for the second offense; and $250 for the third offense and any additional offenses.
(2) Violations of § 93.05 of this chapter may be abated by the city. The city may recover the reasonable costs of any abatement action.
(3) Any person or private entity cited under § 93.05 of this chapter may appeal said citation and request a hearing before the city’s Code Enforcement Board pursuant to the process and procedures of Ord. 09-2003, adopted 4-30-2003, as amended.
(D) (1) Any person violating §§ 93.20 through 93.23 of this chapter may be cited for a civil offense pursuant to the Code Enforcement Board ordinance and fine schedule. Each day of violation may be considered a separate occurrence. The civil fine shall be paid directly to the city. If the fine is not paid within 30 days from the date of notification, then the city may recover said fine in a civil action in a court of proper jurisdiction. The city may also obtain injunction or abatement orders to ensure compliance with this section.
(2) The citing officer may, at his or her discretion, cite the offender to appear before the Code Enforcement Board (Ord. 9-2003).
(Prior Code, § 100.99)
(Ord. 13-2003, passed 6-16-2003; Ord. 25-2009, passed 12-7-2009; Ord. 20-2015, passed 11-16-2015)