As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
APPROVED DETECTORS
Any battery-powered, alternating-current-powered or combination
battery-powered/alternating-current-powered ionization, or photoelectric-type
detector that bears the approval stamp or mark of Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc., or another recognized testing laboratory.
APPROVED MANNER
That the unit or units are positioned or located and installed
per the manufacturer's instructions. Approved wiring shall be as prescribed
by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
Any use of this phrase refers to the Town Building Inspector,
Assistant and/or Fire Inspector.
SMOKE DETECTOR
Any device designed and tested for the express purpose of
detecting products of combustion, either visible or invisible, and
bearing the mark or stamp of approval of Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc., or another nationally recognized testing laboratory.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A system of water supply, distribution and application appurtenances
designed, tested and installed in strict accordance with the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Maintenance of smoke detectors shall be the
responsibility of the building owner or his agent in accordance with
the following provisions:
A. Battery-powered smoke detectors shall have new batteries
installed therein in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
B. Necessary maintenance or replacement of smoke detectors
shall be the responsibility of the building owner or his agent; provided,
however, that the renter or lessee shall notify the building owner
or his agent of the need for such maintenance or replacement.
C. The building owner or his agent shall assume no liability
in the event that any unauthorized person, renter or lessee tampers
with, attempts to repair or damages any smoke detector so as to render
it inoperative.
Smoke detectors required by this chapter shall
be installed and operational in all affected buildings in accordance
with the provision of this chapter but in no event later than one
year after the adoption of this chapter.
The building owner or his agent shall be required
to certify that smoke detectors have been installed in accordance
with this chapter. Such written certification shall be furnished to
the Inspection Department once a year, on June 30 of each and every
year. The Inspection Department shall have the right to inspect annually
any building which is required to be in compliance with this chapter.
Any person or persons, association or corporation
violating the provisions of this chapter, the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code, or any section or provision thereof is guilty of a violation
punishable by a fine not exceeding $250, or by imprisonment for a
period not exceeding 15 days for each such offense, or by both such
fine and imprisonment.