(A) If placement in dwelling units is not specified by the manufacturer, then the smoke detector shall be installed to protect the sleeping areas and shall be located outside of the bedrooms but in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping areas, within 15 feet of all rooms used for sleeping areas.
(B) If method of installation is not specified by the manufacturer, the smoke detector shall be installed on or near the ceiling, not less than six inches from any wall, or on a wall, not less than six inches nor more than 12 inches from the ceiling, and its installation shall be subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction. No detector shall be recessed into the ceiling.
(C) If a smoke detector is solely A.C. powered and the manufacturer of such detector device does not supply specifications as to its installation, it must be directly attached to a junction box not controlled by any switch other than the main power supply. The installation of an A.C. powered detector shall conform to all electrical standards adopted by the County Building Department. A smoke detector required under this code shall be installed according to the directions and specifications of the manufacturer, but if in conflict with any county electrical standard, the county electrical standard shall take precedence.
(Ord. 87-007, passed 9-1-87) Penalty, see § 150.99