The installation of a minimum of one smoke and fire detector per dwelling unit is hereby required for all new single and multiple occupancy residential dwellings constructed subsequent to the effective date of this section. Such smoke and fire detectors shall be capable of sensing visible or invisible particles of combustion and providing a suitable audible alarm, thereof; further, they shall be installed in the manner hereinafter provided. As an alternative to a smoke and fire detector, an approved fire detection system may be installed. Each such fire detection system shall be individually approved and a permit issued therefor by the Fire Department.
All existing multiple occupancy residential structures with three or more dwelling units, within one year of the effective date of this section and/or when any structural change or repair is made in excess of one thousand dollars ($1000), whichever occurs first, shall have installed therein a minimum of one smoke and fire detector per dwelling unit or an acceptable alternative approved as provided above.
(Ord. 80-95. Passed 1-5-81.)