§ 93.52. Smoke alarms in existing residential structures.

A.

The owner of each existing dwelling unit or units shall install smoke alarms as hereinafter provided.

B.

Smoke alarms shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of each sleeping area and on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels, a smoke alarm shall be installed on each level.

C.

A smoke alarm shall be installed in every bedroom of all foster homes.

D.

In existing dwelling units, power supply of the smoke alarm may be provided by a self-monitored battery or the smoke alarm may be wired directly to the dwelling's power supply (hardwired) in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association, Standard No. 70, National Electric Code, 2011 Edition, as amended from time to time.

E.

As an alternative to self-contained smoke alarms, an approved fire alarm system may be installed.

F.

Permit Required. No smoke alarm or alternative fire detection system shall be directly connected (hardwired) to the electrical system of the structure unless it has been individually approved and an electrical permit has first been obtained from the Summit County Division of Building Standards.

G.

The occupant of any dwelling unit shall be responsible for replacing the battery in battery-operated smoke alarms.

H.

The property owner(s) shall be responsible for all maintenance of smoke alarms other than battery replacement.

I.

No person shall remove or render a smoke alarm inoperative.

(Ord. 595-1996; Ord. 764-1992; Ord. 578-1992; Ord. 901-1990)

(Ord. 291-2013)