(A) All smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors required herein to be installed shall be of an approved type. The approval shall be provided by the Borough Code Enforcement Officer and a list of all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that are approved shall be maintained by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(B) In new residential units, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors shall be wired directly to the building's power supply. In existing multi-family units, it is preferred that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors be wired directly to the building’s power supply; however, said smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors may be operated on a plug-in outlet which is fitted with a plug retainer device; provided that said outlet is not controlled by any switch; and, further provided, that there is no switch or cord on the detector. In rented single-family residential units, it is preferred that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors be wired to the power supply, however a battery monitor supply unit is acceptable. Also, with the approval of the Code Enforcement Officer, battery powered smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors may be utilized in multi-family or any new residential occupancy unit.
(2006 Code, § 7-303) (Ord. 92-1, passed 5-21-1992, Art. 3; Ord. 2006-3, passed 7-10-2006; Ord. 2019-6, passed 11-12-2019)