(A) Smoke detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to the rooms used for sleeping purposes. Where a common hallway is used, smoke detectors shall be spaced not more than 15 feet apart in the hallway or as otherwise provided by the authorities with jurisdiction, i.e., Building Commissioner or Fire Department. All smoke detectors shall be located either on the ceiling or on a wall not less than 6 nor more than 12 inches from the ceiling, and within 15 feet of all rooms used for sleeping purposes. No detector shall be recessed into the ceiling.
(B) If a smoke detector is A.C. powered, it must be directly attached to a junction box not controlled by any switch other than the main power supply. The installation of A.C. powered detectors shall conform to all electrical standards adopted by the city. A smoke detector required under this chapter shall be installed according to the directions and specifications of the manufacturer, but if in conflict with any city electrical standard, the city electrical standard shall take precedence.
(Prior Code, § 93.82) (Ord. 7127, passed 3-13-1989)