At least one operable photoelectric smoke detector device shall be installed in each
dwelling unit of a multiple dwelling and in each rooming unit of a roominghouse, and
in every common stairway, hallway, corridor and other common area appurtenant to such
dwelling units and rooming units, except for those multiple dwellings and roominghouses
having fully automated and operating sprinkler and/or smoke and heat detection systems
compliant with the county building code. Such smoke detector devices shall be placed
in close proximity to sleeping areas, mounted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications,
be listed with the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., conform to the Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc., standard no. 217 requirements in effect on February 17, 1982,
and be capable of emitting an audible alarm having minimum sound intensity of 85 dbA
at a ten-foot distance. Existing multiple dwellings and roominghouses not equipped
as aforesaid shall have installed therein such devices as are required by this section
not later than August 1, 1982, or at the time of any change in ownership, or when
a structural change is made costing $1,000.00 or more, whichever occurs first. Initial
installation and maintenance thereafter of such required devices shall be the responsibility
of the owner. Notwithstanding, the regular testing of such devices installed in dwelling
units and rooming units and the reporting of any malfunctions thereof to the owner
or his representative shall be the responsibility of the tenant.
(Code 1979, § 10.5-37)
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