(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING. Any building, or portion thereof, which contains one or more dwelling units used, intended or designated to be built, used, resold, leased, let or hired out to be occupied or which are occupied for living purposes.
DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
SMOKE DETECTOR. An approved AC operated detector which senses visible or invisible particles of combustion and emits a loud auditory signal when smoke is detected. The DETECTOR shall bear a label, or other identification, issued by an approved testing agency, having a service for inspection of materials and workmanship at the factory during fabrication and assembly.
(1979 Code, § 9.151)
(B) Smoke detector required.
(1) Every dwelling hereafter constructed or so remodeled, renovated or expanded to the extent that a building permit is required to be issued under this code, shall be provided with a smoke detector.
(2) The smoke detector shall be mounted on the ceiling or on a wall within 12 inches of the ceiling and shall be so located as to be no further than 20 feet from the door of any room or portion of a room used for sleeping purposes.
(1979 Code, § 9.152)
(Ord. 63, passed 6-6-1978)