§ 18-222. Grandfather provisions.

(a)

Dwellings existing on July 1, 1988. The requirements of this Article apply to any dwelling unit in existence on July 1, 1988, beginning on that date. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the smoke detectors required in such dwelling units existing as of that date may be either battery powered or wired into the structure's AC power line, and need not be interconnected.

(b)

Dwellings constructed or remodeled after July 1, 1988. In the case of any dwelling unit that is newly constructed, reconstructed, or substantially remodeled after July 1, 1988, the requirements of this Article shall apply beginning on the first day of occupancy of the dwelling unit after such construction, reconstruction or substantial remodeling. The smoke detectors required in such dwelling units shall be permanently wired into the structure's AC power line, and if more than one detector is required to be installed within the dwelling unit, the detectors shall be wired so that the actuation of one detector will actuate all the detectors in the dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 1285, § 2(e), (f), 4-12-2001)