As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTOMATIC FIRE- AND SMOKE-DETECTING DEVICE
Any device which automatically detects heat, smoke or other
products of combustion and actuates an alarm to alert and warn the
inhabitants of any building or structure described herein and which
has been approved by the Fire Marshal of the Borough of Eddystone.
When activated, the automatic fire- and smoke-detection device
shall provide an audible alarm sufficient to alert and warn the occupants
of said building or structure or dwelling unit. Said audible alarm
shall provide a distinctive tone and shall not be used for any other
purpose than that of a fire alarm. It shall be located so as to be
effectively heard above all other sounds by all the occupants in every
occupied space within the building.
Upon the installation of a required automatic fire- and smoke-detection
device, and thereafter, the owner or occupant of any building or structure,
portion thereof or dwelling unit therein shall maintain said device
in proper operating condition at all times.
Any owner of any building or structure described hereinbefore
who desires an exemption from the provisions of this chapter shall
submit a written request to the Borough Council. Upon receipt of said
written request, a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Fire Marshal
of the Borough of Eddystone for recommendation. If it is found that
the required fire- and smoke-detecting device is not required to protect
the public health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the Borough
of Eddystone, the Borough Council, with the consent of the Fire Marshal,
shall approve said exemption.
[Amended 1-9-1989 by Ord. No. 524, approved 1-9-1989]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this
chapter shall, upon conviction before any District Justice, be sentenced
to pay a fine not in excess of $1,000 and costs of prosecution and,
in default of the payment of such fine and costs, to be imprisoned
in the county jail for a period not in excess of 90 days. Each violation
of the provisions of this chapter and each day any violation exists
or continues shall constitute a separate offense.