The detectors shall be capable of sensing visible or invisible
particles of combustion, except that detectors sensitive only to heat
are not acceptable. Alarm signaling devices shall be rated at not
less than 85 decibels at 10 feet and shall be clearly audible in adjacent
bedrooms when all intervening doors are closed. For the purpose of
installation and maintenance only, the applicable section of the National
Fire Protection Association No. 74, "Standard for the Installation,
Maintenance and Use of a Household Fire Warning System" shall be considered
accepted engineering practices; all detectors shall be listed by Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc.
Compliance with requirements pertaining to single- or multiple-family
dwellings, hotel units and motel units shall be required not later
than January 1, 2000.
Any owner of a building or structure who fails to comply with
the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not
more than $500.