For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall 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 Marion Fire Department and City Building Inspector of the City of Marion, Indiana, which have enforcement responsibility for this chapter.
FAMILY LIVING UNIT. That 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 grants for a consideration the right to occupy premises 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.
SHALL. Indicates a mandatory requirement.
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.
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. 26-1989, passed 7-5-1989)
(A) A minimum of one smoke detector, or its equivalent or better, as described in NFPA #74, shall be installed in each family living unit within the corporate limits of the city.
(B) All smoke detectors shall be installed according to the manufacturers instructions and subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
(C) 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.
(D) 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 or more than 12 inches from the ceiling, and its installation shall be subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction. No smoke detector shall be recessed into the ceiling or wall.
(E) All smoke detectors shall be accessible for servicing and testing.
(F) If a smoke detector is A.C. powered it shall be directly attached to a junction box not controlled by any switch other than the main power supply. The installation of A.C. powered smoke 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 electrical standard, the city electrical standard shall take precedence.
(Ord. 26-1989, passed 7-5-1989)
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