(A) Automatic External Defibrillator's (AED) shall be located in new buildings whose construction is started after the effect date of this chapter as follows:
(1) Group A with an occupant load that exceeds 300;
(2) Group B with an occupant load that exceeds 300;
(3) Group E with an occupant load that exceeds 300;
(4) Group H;
(5) Group's 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3;
(6) Group M with an occupant load that exceeds 1,000;
(7) Group R-1, three stories or greater in height;
(8) Covered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet;
(9) Single-tenant Class 1 Structures exceeding 60,000 square feet; and
(10) Class 1 Structures where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access.
(B) The following are exceptions to the location of Automatic External Defibrillator's (AED):
(1) Group A occupancies used exclusively for purposes of religious worship that have an occupant load less than 1,000 in the sanctuary; and
(2) Self-storage facilities.
(C) AED devices, where required, shall be installed in sufficient numbers and in locations so that an AED device shall be accessible, at a minimum, within three minutes or 500 feet maximum travel distance in the event of an emergency in accordance with the American Heart Association recommendations.
(D) AED devices, where required, are to be wall mounted and installed so that they are clearly visible to staff and visitors.
(E) The Fire Chief, or his or her designee, shall review and approve the number and installation locations for AED devices; and shall inspect the establishment to confirm the AED installation as approved prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(F) The installation and maintenance of the AED device(s) and periodic training on the use of the AED device(s) shall be the responsibility of the owner. A business, institution, or other entity which is required to install AED devices shall train one or more persons in the use of an AED.
(G) All AED installations shall be subject to annual inspections by the Fire Chief, or his or her designee.
(H) A business, institution, or other entity which is required to install AEDs can appeal to the Fire Chief, or his or her designee, for relief from this section if it can be demonstrated that an undue hardship will exist from complying with the conditions of this section.
(I) AED devices shall be installed in newly constructed Class 1 Structures as required in this fire prevention chapter. The intent of this fire prevention chapter is not to require AED devices in Class 1 Structures in existence prior to the adoption of this chapter.
(Ord. 2017-35, passed 12-19-2017)