[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Aldan 7-9-1986
by Ord. No. 410. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
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 Aldan.
A.
All owners of newly constructed buildings or structures
or additions thereto, which do not have an approved fire suppression system
therein, shall install an approved automatic fire and smoke detecting device
therein as provided hereinafter before said building or structure or addition
thereto can be occupied and/or used for any purpose.
B.
All owners of existing buildings or structures which
do not have an approved fire suppression system therein shall install an approved
automatic fire and smoke detecting device therein as provided hereinafter
within one year of the enactment of this chapter unless the Fire Marshal of
the Borough of Aldan extends said period of time upon written application
of an owner. If the required device is not installed within the required time
limit, the Fire Marshal of the Borough of Aldan shall issue a written order
requiring the building or structure to be vacated and the use of said building
or structure to cease forthwith.
C.
An approved automatic fire and smoke detecting device
is hereby required for each 5,000 square feet of floor area or portion thereof.
Said device shall be mounted on the ceiling at a point centrally located.
When activated, said device shall provide an audible alarm sufficient to alert
and warn the occupants within said 5,000 square foot area or portion thereof.
A.
Requirement. No single-family dwelling or multiple-occupancy
dwelling shall be sold and no structural change, repairs or additions of a
value in excess of $500 shall be made thereto unless and until the structure
has installed therein an approved fire detection product combustion system
in acceptance and compliance with the National Fire Protection Association
No. 74. Compliance with the requirements pertaining to single-family or multiple-family
dwellings, hotel and motel units shall be required not later than January
1, 1990.
B.
Leased and rental properties. All single-family or multiple-family
dwelling units, hotel units and motel units, when leased or subleased to another,
shall be provided with a detector of products of combustion system in acceptance
and compliance with the National Fire Protection Association No. 74.
C.
Installation maintenance and use. 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.
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 Aldan 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 Aldan, the Borough Council, with the consent of the Fire Marshal,
shall approve said exemption.
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 $300 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.
