§ 150.03. SMOKE DETECTORS.

(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

SMOKE DETECTOR. A detecting device which senses visible or invisible particles of combustion. The detector shall bear a label or other identification issued by an approved testing agency having a service for inspection of materials and workmanship at the factory during fabrication and assembly.

(‘89 Code, § 33.02)

(B) Every dwelling unit which is not owner occupied including, but not limited to, apartment houses, hotels, motels, dormitories, as defined by the Uniform Building Code, 1985 edition, as well as day care centers and homes, nursery schools and homes, nursing and convalescent homes, or any other use that is used or intended to be used for sleeping purposes, shall be equipped with labeled, listed and approved smoke detectors adjacent to sleeping areas, as required.

(‘89 Code, § 33.01)

(C) Smoke detectors shall be installed and located in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

(‘89 Code, § 33.03)

(D) Every owner, manager or agent of any dwelling unit which is not owner occupied shall be responsible for the installation and maintenance of all smoke detectors required by any state or federal laws as well as this section unless otherwise required by state or federal law.

(‘89 Code, § 33.04)

(E) It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized by the owner, manager or agent to remove or otherwise tamper with any smoke detector in any building. Representatives of the city are specifically authorized to inspect any smoke detector located within the city.

(‘89 Code, § 33.05)

(F) Any person may request a temporary relief from this section by petitioning the City Board of Public Works and Safety. The petition shall state the reason for the requested relief, the time period the proposed relief will be required, a statement holding the city harmless for granting the relief and an agreement to defend the city in any action arising from the granting of relief. Upon recommendation of the Fire Chief and upon finding that good cause has been shown by the petitioner, the City Board of Public Works and Safety may grant the petitioner’s request for a period of up to two years.

(‘89 Code, § 33.07) Penalty, see § 10.99