95-15 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTERS 25, 69 AND 70

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. � � (i) Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with at least one approved smoke detector in an operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. The detector shall be installed on the ceiling and at least 6 inches from any wall, or on a wall located between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling measured to the top of the detector. All smoke detectors shall be approved and listed and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. (ii) Every single family residence shall have at least one approved smoke detector installed on every story of the dwelling unit, including basements but not including unoccupied attics. In dwelling units with split levels, a smoke detector installed on the upper level shall suffce for the adjacent lower level if the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level; however, if there is an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke detector shall be installed on each level. (iii) Every structure which (1) contains more than one dwelling unit, or (2) contains at least one dwelling unit and is a m�ed-use structure, shall contain at least one approved smoke detector at the uppermost ceiling of each interior stairwell. The detector shall be installed on the ceiling, at least 6 inches from the wall, or on a wall located between 4 and 12 inches from the ceiling, measured to the top of the detector. 8. PENALTY. That no person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, maintain, operate, use or occupy any structure or equipment regulated by the provisions of this Chapter or of the Code adopted hereby, or by the rules or directives promulgated or notices issued thereunder, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in conflict with or in violation of any of said provisions, rules, directives or notices, and any person, firm or