(a) In one, two and three family dwellings, the occupants are responsible for operation and maintenance of the detector(s).
(b) In apartments, multi-family buildings including dormitories, hotels, and motels containing four or more units, the owner is responsible for the repair or replacement of the detector(s). Occupants, when different from the owner, shall provide written notification by certified mail or notify the owner in person of a mechanical failure. The owner shall provide a written receipt acknowledging the notification.
(c) It is unlawful for an occupant or owner to remove or render a smoke detector(s) inoperative.
(d) Change in Occupancy. After January 1, 1994, at every change of occupancy of a dwelling unit connected with a sale, lease or sublease of the unit, it is the duty of the grantor, that is, the seller, lessor or sublessor, before occupancy, to provide all smoke detectors as required by this section. These detectors shall be in proper working condition and in the proper location. Failure to comply with this subsection is not to be construed to nullify or render void any contract, lease or sublease.
(Ord. 54-93. Passed 8-16-93.)