Borough of Pine Grove, PA Article III Technical Provisions

§ 150-14 Smoke detector device.

A smoke detector device must meet or exceed Underwriters Laboratory standard number 217 effective July 5, 1977 as amended and able when installed at locations required to provide not less than level 4 protection as defined in the National Fire Protection Association's publication number 74 designated ANSI Se 3.14-1976 effective April 15, 1976 designated household fire warning equipment. 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.

§ 150-15 Location of smoke detector devices.

A smoke detector device shall always be installed on ceilings, but never closer than 12 inches from corners of interior walls. Such installation shall be in the following areas:

A. At the top of staircases;

B. Outside the doorways of sleeping areas;

C. Between sleeping areas and potential fire sources (i.e., kitchens, heating units); and

D. At least on each level of a structure even though that level may not contain a dwelling unit.

§ 150-16 Maintenance of smoke detector devices.

A. It shall be the owners responsibility and duty to maintain or have maintained all smoke detector devices as follows:

(1) Ensure the working condition of each smoke detector device at intervals of not less than three months;

(2) Maintain smoke detector devices in proper working condition and replace defective smoke detector devices; and

(3) To inform all persons residing in dwelling units of any structure of the presence and purpose of the smoke detector devices.

B. Should any owner, or any other person, wish to relocate or temporarily render inoperative a smoke detector device after a certificate of inspection has been issued, such person must first obtain written approval from the inspector.