(A) Subject to those exceptions and conditions for compliance as stated herein, smoke detectors shall be required in all dwellings privately owned or rented for occupancy. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each new or existing occupied dwelling unit to install smoke detectors in each dwelling unit as provided in this chapter. The smoke detectors shall be capable of sensing visible or invisible particles of combustion and providing a suitable audible (or visual for a deaf or hearing-impaired person) alarm.
(B) This chapter shall apply to any and all dwellings or dwelling units, whether new or existing, which are not otherwise required to have smoke detectors located therein under the provisions of the currently adopted Kentucky Building Code or the currently adopted Standards of Safety.
('88 Code, § 151.02) (Ord. 1985-17, passed 9-16-85) Penalty, see § 151.99