(A) A minimum of one smoke detector, or its equivalent or better, as described in the NFPA74, shall be installed in each family living unit within the corporate limits of the town.
(B) All smoke detectors must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
(C) The smoke detector shall be installed to protect the sleeping areas and shall be located outside of the bedrooms but in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping areas, within 15 feet of all rooms used for sleeping areas.
(D) The smoke detector shall be installed on or near the ceiling, not less than six inches from any wall, or on a wall, not less than six inches nor more than 12 inches from the ceiling, and its installation shall be subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction. No smoke detector shall be recessed into the ceiling.
(E) All smoke detectors shall be accessible for servicing and testing.
(F) If a smoke detector is alternating current powered, it must be directly attached to a junction box not controlled by any switch other than the main power supply. The installation of alternating current powered detectors shall conform to all electrical standards adopted by the town’s Building Department. A smoke detector required under this subchapter shall be installed according to the directors and specifications of the manufacturer, but if in conflict with any town electrical standard, the town electrical standard shall take precedence.
(Ord. 88-9-1, passed 9-13-1988) Penalty, see § 151.99