(a) Owners of each new multiple family dwelling as defined in Section 1107.27 shall install smoke detectors at the direction of the Fire Chief, members of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, upon commencement of construction. “Smoke detector” means an approved device which detects visible or invisible particles of combustion and which emits an audible signal indicating a fire condition, or both an audible and a visual signal indicating a fire condition. Smoke detectors shall be 110 volts, battery backup and shall be connected so as to emit a signal at all smoke detectors located in that dwelling unit upon activation of any one smoke detector.
(b) Smoke detectors shall be installed at the following locations:
(1) In the basement directly above and centered in the landing immediately preceding the first stair riser to the floor above.
(2) In the area (s) immediately outside any bedroom or area designed to be used for sleeping.
(3) In any detached garage, any part of which is within twenty feet of a dwelling unit.
(4) In any attached garage.
(5) On the first floor of any dwelling unit which has all bedrooms or areas designated for sleeping on the second floor.
(c) This section shall be deemed satisfied by the installation of an approved security system incorporating fire detection devices located as required above, and having a power source that cannot be interrupted.
(d) No person shall be permitted to occupy a structure described in paragraph (a) above, until issued a certificate of occupancy by the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 51-2002. Passed 10-15-02.)