[Adopted 4-18-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-5]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
OWNER
A person, persons, or entity which holds legal title to the
real estate in question, according to the records in the Lackawanna
County Recorder of Deeds office.
SMOKE DETECTOR
A device which emits an audible signal when activated by
smoke or fire. The smoke detector must meet or exceed the standards
set forth by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation or Underwriters
Life. The smoke detector must have a self-contained power supply and
must be capable of emitting an audible signal of at least 85 decibels
at a range of 10 feet.
The smoke detector shall always be installed
on ceilings, but never closer than 12 inches from corners or interior
walls. Although final determination of proper location for placement
of the smoke detector within each dwelling unit shall be decided by
the Old Forge Borough Fire Chief or the Code Enforcement Officer,
the general areas in which the smoke detector should be installed
are:
B. At the doorways outside of sleeping areas.
C. Between sleeping areas and potential fire sources,
i.e., kitchens.
Pursuant to the authority granted to the Old Forge Borough Fire Chief or Code Enforcement Officer in §
258-4 hereinabove, the Old Forge Borough Council hereby authorizes the Old Forge Borough Fire Chief and/or Code Enforcement Officer, or their designee, upon notice of any violation of this article, to bring charges before the Magisterial District Judge in accordance with the penalties set forth in §
258-5 of this article.