§ 16.24.550. Fire protection systems.

A.

Smoke Detectors. Existing Group R occupancies not already provided with single-station smoke alarms/detectors shall be provided with approved single-station smoke alarms/detectors.

B.

Installation.

1.

In existing one- and two-family dwellings, approved single-station smoke alarms/detectors shall be installed:

a.

Outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms; and

b.

On each additional story of the dwelling unit including basements.

2.

In all other existing Group R occupancies, installation shall be in accordance with the fire code.

C.

Power Source. In Group R occupancies, single-station smoke alarms/detectors shall be battery operated or shall receive their primary power from the building wiring provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source. When power is provided by the building wiring, the wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.

(Ord. BL2001-585 § 1 (part), 2001)