[Adopted 4-14-1986 ATM
by Art. 37 (Ch. 71, Art. III, of the 1989 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any device, such as a smoke detector, heat detector, pull
station or sprinkler flow valve, that causes the alarm to sound.
A fire protection device that requires no manual operation.
The electrical and electronic center of a system that detects
alarm conditions, sounds signals, provides power and supervisory features.
A commercial firm that specializes primarily in the installation
and service of fire alarm devices.
A Hull firefighter having knowledge of fire safety rules
and regulations and having the ability and knowledge to properly sound
an alarm and one who tours the property being protected for the event
of fire.
A fire alarm pull station or other device that requires manual
activation for operation.
Every person who, alone or severally with others, has legal
title to any dwelling, dwelling unit or building; has care, charge
or control of any dwelling, dwelling unit or building in any capacity,
including but not limited to agent, executor, executrix, administrator,
administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the holder of
legal title; mortgagee in possession; agent, trustee or other person
appointed by the courts; or any officer or trustee of the association
of unit owners of a condominium. Each such person is bound to comply
with the provisions of these minimum standards as if he were the owner.
"Owner" means every person who operates a rooming house or lodging
house.
The electrical circuit that connects and operates all fire
alarm system horns, bells or other sounding devices.
An emergency power supply in case of loss of commercial power
to the fire alarm system.
A total fire alarm system that includes detecting devices,
annunicator, signals, power supply and control panel that sounds the
local signals at the structure being protected and trips a master
fire alarm box connected to the Fire Department.
Same as a Type I system, except that no direct connection
to the Fire Department is required.
All buildings that are required to be equipped with a Type I
or Type II fire alarm system as described and determined by the Massachusetts
State Building Code Regulations, Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations
or Town of Hull Code and shall have all fire alarm system devices
tested no less than two times each calendar year by a qualified fire
alarm service company. Lodging homes having 13 or more tenants shall
be equipped with a Type I system. Lodging homes having 12 or fewer
tenants shall be equipped with a Type II system. Devices to be tested
are all alarm actuating (automatic or manual), signaling, supervisory
circuits, standby battery supplies and other system and single station
units within the structure installed for the purpose of fire protection.
The building owner shall be responsible for maintaining proper written
records of the tests, indicating dates, time and signature of the
qualified tester, and such records shall be available to be viewed
by any public safety representative employed by the Town of Hull.
Fire alarm service organizations or individuals must be licensed for
work under this article by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
[Added 11-28-1989 STM
by Art. 8]
A.
When access to or within a structure or an area is unduly difficult
due to secured openings, or where immediate access is necessary for
life-saving or firefighting purposes, the Fire Chief may require a
key box installed in an accessible location. The key box shall be
a type approved by the Fire Chief or his designee and shall contain
keys and such paperwork and information as required by the Fire Department.
The key box shall be used by the Fire Department solely for the purposes
stated.
B.
This section shall also apply to all Class One and Class Two Fire
Alarm Systems.
A.
The owner
shall have written proof of a maintenance contract or agreement with
a qualified fire alarm service company, and such agreement or contract
shall indicate that the service company is on twenty-four-hour call
and will respond within 24 hours for maintenance or repair of the
fire alarm system.
B.
All residential
structures of three units or fewer are exempted from the requirement
to procure a formal maintenance contract. However, it is the responsibility
of the owner of such structure to properly maintain and keep in good
working order all fire protection and fire alarm devices as required
by law.
A.
Should a fire alarm system require maintenance or repair, it is the
responsibility of the owner or his representative that such system
be repaired and placed back in service within 24 hours of the discovery
of the fault by the owner, service company or Town of Hull public
safety official. Notification of such fault to the owner or his representative
may be written or verbal.
B.
Should the system provide protection for a structure where a life
hazard exists, including but not limited to apartments (six units
or more), hotels, motels, lodging houses, nursing homes, schools,
day-care centers or nurseries, it is the responsibility of the owner
to have the system in proper operation or, at his expense, provide
a Hull firefighter during the nighttime hours or when a life hazard
exists. Those failing to comply shall be considered in violation of
this article. The Chief of the Department shall determine when a life
hazard exists. When such hazard exists, the Chief of the Department
or his representative shall determine when the fire watch will be
removed.
The name and emergency telephone number of both the owner and
the qualified service organization shall be posted in a conspicuous
place, preferably on the fire alarm panel.
Any owner found to be in violation of any part of this article
shall be subject to a fine of $100 per day for each day of violation.
