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1394.06 ANNUNCIATOR PANELS.
   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.)
1394.07 VISIBLE DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED.
   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.)
1394.08 DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS.
   Smoke detectors shall meet the requirements of NFiPA 72E (1982) and NFiPA 74 (1980).
(Ord. 84-116. Passed 5-21-84.)
1394.09 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS.
   Smoke detector installations shall meet the requirements of NFiPA 72E (1982) and NFiPA 74 (1980).
(Ord. 84-116. Passed 5-21-84.)
1394.10 APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION PLANS; REGISTRATION.
   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.)
1394.11 TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF DETECTORS AND ALARM SYSTEMS.
   Smoke detectors and fire alarm systems installed pursuant to this chapter shall be tested and maintained as required in the manufacturer's instructions, by applicable codes and in this chapter, as follows:
   (a)   The maintenance of smoke detectors shall include the replacement of batteries in battery-operated smoke detectors.
   (b)   The owner of any residential building noted in Section 1394.06 shall be responsible for the proper testing and maintenance of all portions of the alarm system which are connected to an annunciator panel.
   (c)   The owner of all residential buildings of five or fewer stories shall be responsible for the proper testing and maintenance of all smoke detectors located in common areas which are shared by two or more dwelling units.
   (d)   The owner or his or her agent shall inform tenants as to the operation, testing and maintenance of the detector, the type of battery required and the proper method of replacing the battery.
   (e)   The owner or his or her agent shall inspect the smoke detectors in all vacant dwelling units and such smoke detectors shall be fully operational prior to occupancy of that dwelling unit. Occupancy shall be deemed to begin when the owner or his or her agent presents the key to the prospective tenant.
   (f)   The owner or his or her agent shall inform his or her tenants of the penalties imposed by this chapter.
   (g)   The occupant of a dwelling unit or of a sleeping room in a rooming or boarding house shall be responsible for the proper testing and proper maintenance of the smoke detector located within his or her dwelling unit or sleeping room.
   (h)   The occupant of any dwelling unit or of a sleeping room in a rooming or boarding house or dormitory shall be responsible for reporting to the owner or his or her agent the malfunction of any smoke detector within his or her unit which cannot be remedied by battery replacement. Such notification shall be in writing. The owner or his or her agent shall remedy the malfunction, either by repair or replacement of the defective unit, within seventy-two hours of receipt of such notification.
(Ord. 84-116. Passed 5-21-84.)
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