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A. Smoke detectors. Existing residential occupancies not already provided with single-station smoke alarms shall be provided with approved single-station smoke alarms. In dwelling units a detector shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area. When the dwelling unit has more than one story and in dwellings with basements, a detector shall be installed on each story and in the basement.

B. Installation. Approved single-station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing dwelling units, congregate residences, rooming units, hotels, and lodging houses. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the above-referenced codes.

C. Power source. In residential occupancies, single-station smoke alarms shall be battery operated or shall receive their primary power from the building wiring provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall have battery backup. 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. M-4079 §41, 06/16/2014; Ord. M-3637 §1, 2003)