Par. 610. - Carbon monoxide detectors; owners' responsibilities.
(a)
The owner of a residential rental property structure, or his/her agent in charge,
shall have the following responsibilities:
(1)
The proper installation of carbon monoxide detectors; and
(2)
Provide written information regarding carbon monoxide testing and maintenance to at
least one (1) adult tenant in each dwelling unit.
(b)
Tenants of residential rental units shall periodically test carbon monoxide detectors
installed therein, and replace spent, defective or missing batteries to ensure their
continued safety.
(c)
The owner will be liable to replace detectors that malfunction due to reasons other
than fault on the part of the tenant(s). Otherwise, the tenant will be charged with
replacement cost.
(d)
No person may remove or render a carbon monoxide detector inoperative except for its
periodic maintenance, or to conduct maintenance or repair to the dwelling or dwelling
unit.
(Ord. No. 1411, 4-17-06)