For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SIGNAL. An audible signal indicating the detection of invisible particles or products of combustion other than heat.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The City Fire Department which has enforcement responsibility for this subchapter.
FAMILY LIVING UNIT. The structure, area, room, or combination of rooms in which a family or individual lives. This is meant to cover living area only and not common usage areas in multi-family buildings such as corridors, lobbies, basements, and the like.
LABELED. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
LISTED. Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and which product meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.
NFPA #74. Standard #74 of the National Fire Protection Association, which is located in Battery March Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269.
RENTAL AGENT. Any person, partnership, or corporation who rents, subleases, lets, or otherwise not owned by the occupant. This term shall not be construed to mean a real estate agent who is employed for the sole purpose of selling residential units.
SLEEPING AREAS. The area or areas of the family living unit in which the bedrooms or sleeping rooms separated by other use areas, such as kitchens or living rooms, but not bathrooms, shall be considered SLEEPING AREAS.
SHALL. Indicated a mandatory requirement.
SMOKE DETECTOR. A device which detects visible or invisible particles or products of combustion, other than heat, as approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or Factory Mutual. The SMOKE DETECTOR shall be equipped with a test button, and it shall produce an alarm signal upon detection of any visible or invisible particles or products of combustion. It may be either battery-powered with a minimum nine volts or it may be powered by a 110-volt alternating current.
(Ord. 7, 1990, passed 12-4-1990)