(a) On the occasion of every change in occupancy of every dwelling unit, the grantor thereof shall certify before occupancy, to the new occupant, that all smoke detectors, as required by this chapter and other applicable laws, are installed and in proper working condition.
(b) The owner shall be responsible for the replacement of batteries or the smoke detector. The owner or his or her authorized agent shall correct any reported deficiencies in the smoke detector. The owner shall not be in violation of this chapter for a deficient smoke detector when such owner has not received notice of the deficiency.
(c) The tenant shall test and maintain smoke detectors within dwelling units and shall notify the owner, in writing, of any deficiencies. The owner shall provide each tenant with written information regarding detector testing and maintenance.
(d) The owner shall be responsible for testing and maintaining detectors in common stairwells and hallways.
(Ord. 298-88. Passed 11-9-88; Ord. 389-94. Passed 5-6-96.)