[Amended 12-15-1993 by L.L. No. 13-1993]
All structures shall be maintained in conformity
with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
[Added 12-15-1993 by L.L. No. 13-1993]
A.
Firesafety equipment, including but not limited to
fire-extinguishing, fire-warning and standpipe systems, shall be maintained
operable at all times and under all weather conditions, except during
regular repairs. The Code Enforcement Official and the Fire Department
shall be notified when such equipment is placed out of service or
placed back in service.
B.
It shall be prohibited for any person to render a
fire-extinguishing or fire-warning device or system inoperable or
inaccessible, except during drills, maintenance periods, emergencies
or prescribed testing.
C.
All hardware and smoke detectors shall have battery
backup.
(1)
One- or two-family dwellings. At least one single-station
smoke-detecting device, as described in the reference standard of
the National Fire Protection Association (RS 56-Z), shall be installed
on or near the ceiling in every existing one- or two-family dwelling
in the state used as a residence, in conformity with Section 1060.10
of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, except
that battery-operated devices are permitted. Further, an affidavit
shall be submitted by the grantor of such dwelling or apartment at
the time of conveyance indicating that such smoke-detecting alarm
device has been installed and is operable.
(2)
Multiple dwellings. At least one single-station smoke-detecting
alarm device shall be installed on or near the ceiling in each apartment
or other sleeping unit of multiple dwellings, in conformity with Section
1060.10 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code. Battery-operated devices are permitted as described in reference
standard National Fire Protection Association 74.
(3)
All transient-occupied housing, hotels, lodging houses
and lodging units shall have portable smoke detectors of both audible
and visual design. The number of detectors shall be 3% of the number
of sleeping rooms, with a minimum of one operational detector per
building. Proprietors shall post conspicuously a sign, with letters
at least three inches in height, at the main desk or other similar
station, advising of the availability of such detectors. Such detectors
shall be in accordance with Part 850 of the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code, shall have a flash-frequency range
of 60 to 120 flashes per minute and shall have a minimum visible effective
intensity as set forth in Section 3-z.4.3 of reference standard National
Fire Protection Association 72G. Hardwiring of audible/visual detectors
into an existing central closed circuit alarm system shall be permitted
in lieu of such portable detectors.
D.
Ground fault interrupters shall be installed in all
electrical outlets in kitchens and bathrooms to reduce possibility
of electrocution.
