[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.