[7-20-2020 by Ord. No. 2019-11; amended 3-20-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01]
a. 
Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms. In addition to the requirements of CFC Section 907 (Fire Alarm and Detection systems), listed single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall comply with the following:
1. 
Any construction that is required to install an additional smoke alarm or smoke detector under the California Fire Code, the California Building Code, NFPA, or other codes or standards adopted by the City of Albany shall be required to upgrade all required devices in the building to photoelectric-only type devices in all required locations.
2. 
Any renovation, construction, remodel, major repair, additions, alterations, undergoing reconstruction of any size, occupancy classification, or tenant improvement of existing habitable space shall be required to upgrade all required smoke alarms or smoke detectors in the building to photoelectric-only-type devices in all required locations.
3. 
Property owners are responsible for testing the effectiveness of existing smoke alarms or smoke detectors per manufacturer's instructions. Required smoke alarms or smoke detectors that are determined to be ineffective shall be replaced with photoelectric-only-type smoke devices.
4. 
All required smoke alarms and smoke detectors shall be replaced upon the expiration of the warranty period of the installed device. Replacement devices must be photoelectric-only-type devices.
5. 
Dual-type smoke alarms or smoke detectors are prohibited in required locations.
6. 
Nothing in this section shall prohibit or discourage the additional use of ionization- or dual-type alarms in additional locations where photoelectric smoke detectors are installed.
b. 
Fire alarm monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter, or by the California Building Code, shall be monitored by a UL-listed central station service in accordance with NFPA 72 and this code. Exception: Monitoring by a UL-listed central station is not required for:
1. 
Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by CFC Section 907.1.11.
[Amended 3-20-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01.
2. 
Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with CFC Section 907.2.6.3.
3. 
Residential day-care facilities (occupancy load of 14 or less).
4. 
One-, two- and three-family dwellings.
5. 
Residential care facilities licensed by the state with an occupant load of six or less.
6. 
Occupancies with a local fire alarm system that will give an audible and visible signal at a constantly attended location, as approved by the Fire Code Official.
c. 
Certification. New fire alarm systems shall be UL-certified. A certificate of completion and other documentation as listed in NFPA 72 shall be provided for all new fire alarm system installations. It is the responsibility of the building owner or owner's representative to obtain and maintain a current and valid certificate.
d. 
Posting of certificate. The UL certificate shall be posted in a durable transparent cover within three feet of the fire alarm control panel within 45 days of the final acceptance test/inspection. Testing reports or a copy shall be retained at same location.