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In all residential buildings housing three or more dwelling units, smoke detectors shall be installed in all common hallways on each level, in each common laundry room, in each common sitting or similar room and in each common basement or cellar, in addition to the smoke detectors required by Section 1394.04. If such basement or cellar is subdivided, at least one smoke detector shall be installed in each section of such basement or cellar.
(Ord. 84-116. Passed 5-21-84.)
In all existing residential buildings of more than five stories and in all residential buildings of more than four stories which are constructed after the effective date of this chapter (Ordinance 84-116, passed May 21, 1984), smoke detectors in all areas other than individual dwelling units shall be connected to an annunciator panel, and such panel shall provide an indication of the floor on which the smoke detector was activated. The activation of any smoke detector connected to the annunciator panel shall cause the sounding of alarm devices on each floor simultaneously. This system shall be connected directly to the fire alarm monitoring panel at the Headquarters Fire Station or to a central station which is a part of an alarm system business which intercepts signals indicating the activation of an alarm device and which relays this information by live voice to the Fire Division.
(Ord. 84-116. Passed 5-21-84.)
In all residential buildings noted in Section 1394.06 which house persons who are hearing impaired, both visible and audible alarm devices shall be provided.
(Ord. 84-116. Passed 5-21-84.)
Plans for the installation of fire alarm systems in all residential buildings noted in Section 1394.06 shall be submitted to the Building Department for referral to the Bureau of Arson and Fire Prevention for review. Such plans shall be approved by such Bureau before installation begins. The installer shall be registered with the Department and shall be certified by the office of the State Fire Marshal.
(Ord. 84-116. Passed 5-21-84.)
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