(A) Any structure which is the subject of new construction and occupancy after May 19, 1980, or any existing structure which is substantially altered in such a fashion as to require the issuance of a building permit for the alterations shall have smoke detectors installed therein.
(B) The Chief Building Official shall publish a list of approved smoke detectors for installation as required pursuant to this section. The Building Official shall determine the number of smoke detectors required for the structure and shall approve the location of the smoke detectors in the structure. All installations shall comply with the current edition of NFPA 74 of the National Fire Codes and must be approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories.
(C) The following smoke detectors shall be installed.
(1) Residential structure. A photo-electric battery or 110-volt electrically-operated device which emits alarm signals by light or sound indicating the presence of smoke emanating from combustible material. In the case of 110-volt electrically- operated smoke detectors installed in residential occupancies, the smoke detectors shall be installed without wall switches.
(2) Non-residential structure. A 110-volt electrically-operated device which emits alarm signals by light or sound indicating the presence of smoke emanating from combustible materials. The smoke detectors must activate an outside audible alarm when triggered by detection of smoke. This section shall not apply to structures which have been issued a certificate of occupancy prior to October 6, 1982. Such structures shall install battery-powered smoke detectors to be used in lieu of the 110 circuit type.
('69 Code, § 6-3) (Ord. 533, passed 5-19-80; Am. Ord. 631, passed 10-6-82; Am. Ord. 690, passed 4-18-84) Penalty, see § 10.99