(a) Testing and inspection of smoke detectors in each dwelling unit shall be performed by the occupant not less than once a week. The owner shall provide the occupant with printed information as to proper testing of the smoke detectors within the dwelling.
(b) Upon every change of occupancy of each dwelling unit occasioned by or incidental to a sale, lease or sublease of such dwelling, it shall be the duty of the owner to inspect the smoke detectors to insure proper working condition. This section shall not be construed to vitiate or render void any contract, lease or sublease subject hereto. In addition to other requirements of this chapter regarding testing and inspection of smoke detectors, each owner of a dwelling unit shall inspect and test each smoke detector in the dwelling unit at least annually.
(Ord. 188-1993. Passed 10-18-93.)