§ 30-153. Residential units—Generally.

(a)

At least one approved smoke detector shall be installed in each residential unit. One smoke detector shall be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom except:

(1)

The smoke detector shall be located inside the sleeping area rather than outside when the residential unit is designed with the intent that a single multipurpose room be used for dining, living and sleeping purposes.

(2)

Only one smoke detector shall be required for bedrooms served by the same corridor. Such smoke detector shall be installed in the corridor in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.

(3)

Where one or more sleeping areas are located on a level above the cooking and living area, the smoke detector for such sleeping areas shall be placed at the top of the stairway.

(b)

This section shall not be applicable to a detached, single-family dwelling, except that smoke detectors, as specified in subsection (a) of this section must be installed by the seller at the time the dwelling is sold to a new owner. All smoke detectors required by this section shall be tested in accordance with and meet the requirements of U.L. 217 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Detectors. They shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations unless such instructions conflict with the provisions of this article.

(Code 1977, § 7-72; Ord. No. 96-02, art. I, § 4-57, 2-19-96)