04-82 Supplement Chpt 1331 - Bldg. - smoke detectors

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(b) When bedroom or sleeping areas are not fully enclosed or separated from other living areas within a living or sleeping unit, the smoke detector shall be installed nearest the area designated for sleeping. (c) Alarm signaling devices shall be clearlY audible in all bedrooms within the dwelling, apartment and condominium unit, when all intervening doors are closed. When more than one sleeping rooms occurs within a dormitory or dwelling unit, one detector may serve more than one room provided that the required exits from such sleeping' rooms are in a s~ngle private corridor within fifteen (15) feet of the detector. 1331.03. ALTERNATE. 'As an alternate to self-contained smoke detectors, an approved fire detection system may be installed. Each fire detection system must be indiVidually approved by the Fire Chief. 1331.04 EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION. (a) All devices, combinations of devices, and equipment required herein are to be installed in conformance with the Building Codes adopted by the City of Lakewood and this Section and must be of a type approved by the Fire Chief. For the purpose of installation and maintenance only, the applicable sections of the NFPA "Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Household Fire Warning Equipment," NFPA No. 74-1980, shall be considered accepted engineering practice. (b) In new residential buildings, smoke detector~ shall be wired directly (hard-wired) to the building's power supply. In existing one family, two family, and multiple family dwellings, it is preferred that smoke detectors be wired directly to the power supply; however, said detetors may be powered by self- monitored battery or operated in a plug-in outlet which is fitted with a plug restraining device, provided the outlet is not controlled by any switch other than the main power supply. 1331.05 CERTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. (a) After September l, 1982, at every change in occupancy of every residential rental unit occasioned by or incidental to a sale, lease, or sublease of said unit, it shall be the duty of the grantor thereof (i.e., the seller, lessor, or sublessor as the case may be) to certify in writing, before occupancy, to the new occupant that all smoke detectors as required by this Chapter (ar other applicable laws) are installed and in the proper condition. Upon receipt of such certification, it shall be the duty of the occupant to maintain all self-contained smoke detectors in good working order. (b) Failure to comply with this subsection shall be punish- able as set forth herein, provided, however, that this sub- section shall not be construed to vitiate or render void any contract, lease, or sublease subject hereto. 1331.06 PERMITS AND FEES. No smoke detector or alternative system shall be directly connected (permanently wired).to the electrical system of the structure unless an electrical permit shall have been first been obtained from the Building Department and any applicable fee paid.