(a) Smoke detectors shall be installed in each bedroom and also outside of all bedrooms (within ten feet of bedroom doors). Also, at least one detector is required on each floor (a maximum of 3,000 sq. ft. per detector) also in basements, cellars and equipment rooms, but not in crawl spaces or attics without equipment (furnaces, etc.). All detectors shall be connected to a sounding device or other detector to provide, when actuated, an alarm which will be audible in all sleeping areas. All detectors shall be Underwriters Laboratories approved and listed, and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(Ord. 2003-113. Passed 4-8-03.)
(b) When alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the entire building shall be provided with smoke detectors located as required for new dwellings.
(c) In new construction of more than 3,000 square feet, required smoke detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. Smoke detectors may be battery-operated for construction under 3,000 square feet.
(Ord. 1992-101. Passed 1-14-92.)