(A) An owner subject to this subchapter shall install a smoke detector which is capable of sensing visible or invisible particles of combustion and emitting an audible alarm signal. All smoke detectors must be approved by a nationally recognized testing institute laboratory.
(B) In each single- or multi-family dwelling unit the owner may install any of the following power type smoke detectors:
(1) Monitored battery powered;
(2) AC plug in; and
(3) Direct wired.
(C) In each hotel, motel, hospital, nursing home, jail prison or residential-custodial care facility only smoke detectors that are directly wired to the power supply of the building will be allowed.
(1991 Draft Code, § 6-113) (Ord. 9-90, passed 5-14-1990) Penalty, see § 95.999