[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Glenolden 7-16-1981 by Ord. No. 848, approved 7-16-1981. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Building construction — See Ch. 54.
Fire prevention — See Ch. 80.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DWELLING UNIT
Any structure or part thereof designed to be occupied as living quarters.
HEAT DETECTOR
The minimal permissible heat detector shall be one approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., (UL) and installed in conformity with National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) latest standards.
SMOKE DETECTOR
The minimal permissible smoke detector shall be one approved by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., (UL), installed in conformity with the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) latest standards and shall be powered by ordinary current with battery backup.
[Amended 10-12-1995 by Ord. No. 1021, approved 10-12-1995]
This chapter shall apply to all dwelling units in the Borough of Glenolden.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, any dwelling unit constructed, sold or leased or any building in which a dwelling unit is sold or leased must be equipped, as hereinafter specified, with one or more heat- or smoke-detecting devices prior to occupancy thereof by the new owner and/or lessee.
A. 
Every single-family dwelling shall have one smoke detector installed on every living level floor.
B. 
All multiple-family dwellings shall have smoke detectors in the following locations:
(1) 
One in each dwelling unit.
(2) 
One at the top of any stairwell if such stairwell is open to common hallways or corridors.
(3) 
One smoke detector for each 50 linear feet in common hallways and/or corridors.
(4) 
One heat or smoke detector in each common storage area.
(5) 
One smoke or heat detector in each boiler room.
(6) 
Smoke detectors powered by ordinary current with battery backup located in all bedrooms and living rooms.
[Added 10-12-1995 by Ord. No. 1021, approved 10-12-1995]
The owner or owners of any dwelling unit or multiple dwelling unit building shall be required to act as follows:
A. 
In the case of new construction, reconstruction or additions to a dwelling unit, all smoke detectors or heat detectors shall be properly recorded on the construction plan prior to issuance of a building permit.
B. 
In the case of a change in occupancy or ownership of a single or multiple dwelling, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the owner shall notify the Borough of the number and location of all smoke and/or heat detectors.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall make any and all reasonable inspections of dwelling units and/or buildings containing multiple dwelling units, ensuring compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
Any owner who shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this chapter shall, after conviction before a District Justice, be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 for each day of violation and costs for each such offense or to undergo imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
[Added 10-12-1995 by Ord. No. 1021, approved 10-12-1995]
There shall be a permit fee of $20 per unit for installing hard-wired smoke detectors.