|
KEYWORD |
QUESTION |
ANSWER |
| Where needed |
I own rental property. Do I need to have smoke
& CO detectors in each dwelling unit? |
Yes, effective 9-1-97 all rental properties require
detectors. |
| Type of units |
Can I use a battery-operated smoke detector? |
Yes, but as of 1-1-2000 all smoke detectors shall
be of the ‘tamper-proof’, sealed battery type or 110 V.A.C. hardwired type. |
| Can I use a battery operated C.O. detector? |
No, all carbon monoxide detectors shall be of the
plug-in or hard-wired types. |
| Can I use something other than self-contained smoke
detector units? |
Yes, an approved fire detection system may be installed.
The Fire Chief of the City of Lakewood shall individually approve each fire
detection system. |
| Number of units |
How many smoke & CO detectors do I need in
each dwelling unit (suite)? |
A minimum of one (1) smoke detector and one (1)
carbon monoxide detector are required per dwelling unit. |
| Location of units |
Where do I place the smoke detector? |
Placement of the smoke detector shall be in the
immediate vicinity of the sleeping area(s) per the manufacturer’s specifications. |
| Where do I place the carbon monoxide detector? |
Placement of the carbon monoxide detector shall
be in the immediate vicinity of the sleeping area(s) per the manufacturer’s
specifications. |
| What is considered the ‘immediate vicinity of the
sleeping area’? |
A sleeping area is defined as the area or areas
of the family living unit in which the bedrooms or sleeping rooms are located.
Where bedrooms or rooms ordinarily used for sleeping are separated by other
use areas, such as kitchens or living rooms, but not bathrooms or closets,
they shall be considered as separate sleeping areas. When the bedroom or
sleeping area is not fully enclosed or separated from other living areas
within a living or sleeping unit, the smoke and carbon monoxide detector
shall be installed nearest the area designated for sleeping, as per the
manufacturer’s specifications. |
| Electrical permit |
I want to install a 110 V.A.C. hard-wired smoke
detector. Do I need an electrical permit? |
Yes |
| I have an existing electrical outlet in the hallway
adjacent to the bedrooms. The outlet is controlled by a light switch. Can
I use it for my smoke and/or CO detector? |
No, a switched receptacle is not permitted to be
used for a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. |
| Responsibility |
Who shall provide the smoke detector for the dwelling
unit? |
The landlord. |
| Who shall maintain the smoke detector in the dwelling
unit? |
The landlord. |
| Who shall provide the carbon monoxide detector
for the dwelling unit? |
The landlord. |
| Who shall maintain the carbon monoxide detector
in the dwelling unit? |
The landlord. |