(A) Subject to the exceptions and conditions for compliance, as stated herein, smoke detectors shall be required in all dwellings, dwelling units, and rooming units whether privately-owned or rented for occupancy.
(B) It shall be the responsibility of the owner of each new and/or existing occupied dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit to install smoke detectors in each dwelling unit as hereinafter provided.
(C) The smoke detectors shall be capable of sensing visible or invisible articles or combustion and providing a suitable audible alarm or audio/visual alarm for a deaf or hearing impaired person.
(1995 Code, § 8.36.020)