[Ord. 680, passed 10-6-2003]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
A device, which sends an audible alarm when activated by
sensing invisible particles of carbon monoxide. A carbon monoxide
detector is deemed approved for purposes of this chapter if it complies
with all applicable state and federal regulations, and bears the label
of a nationally recognized standard testing laboratory, and meets
the revised standard of at least UL2034 dated October 1, 1995, and
all subsequent revisions of their equivalent.
[Ord. 680, passed 10-6-2003]
In each dwelling unit, or individual apartment unit within buildings
used as a multiple dwelling, there shall be provided by the owner
of the real estate, a minimum of one carbon monoxide detector device,
as defined above.
[Ord. 680, passed 10-6-2003]
Carbon monoxide detectors shall contain sensing devices, which
provide an alarm suitable to warn occupants within individual dwelling
units and apartment units in the event of the presence of carbon monoxide.
[Ord. 680, passed 10-6-2003]
Unless required by applicable law, no certificate of occupancy
shall be issued for the occupancy of any dwelling or dwelling unit
until the Building Inspector or other designated official of the Borough
shall have inspected the building and determined that the carbon monoxide
detectors have been installed therein.
[Ord. 680, passed 10-6-2003]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay
a fine of not more than $1,000; and/or to imprisonment for a term
not to exceed 30 days. Every day that a violation of this chapter
continues shall constitute a separate offense.