As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ATTIC FAN
Large, high-volume fans used to withdraw air from an entire
building through pressure and/or mechanically activated louvers in
the ceiling of the upper part of a building.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
An instrument approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
for the detection of the poisonous gas, CO.
[Added 10-20-2008 by Ord. No. 15-2008]
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Portable, ABC fire extinguisher rated for residential use
(minimum 2 1/2 pounds) approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
[Added 10-20-2008 by Ord. No. 15-2008]
HEAT DETECTOR
An instrument approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
for the detection of abnormal rise in temperatures.
SMOKE DETECTOR
An instrument approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
for the detection of combustion products.
[Amended 10-20-2008 by Ord. No. 15-2008]
Smoke, carbon monoxide and heat detectors shall
be installed during the construction of all new buildings except detached
accessory buildings.
[Amended 10-20-2008 by Ord. No. 15-2008]
A. A minimum of one smoke detector shall be installed
on each floor of a residential dwelling.
B. A minimum of one fire extinguisher shall be located
within 10 feet of a residential kitchen.
C. A minimum of one carbon monoxide detector shall be
installed within 10 feet of a bedroom.
Smoke and heat detectors shall be installed
in any addition to an existing building, provided the addition exceeds
100 square feet.
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued
by the Building Inspector until the above conditions have been complied
with and written approval to such effect is received from the Fire
Prevention Bureau.
Any owner or agent and any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article or fail to comply therewith shall be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, General Penalty. Every day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.