St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 25.60
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25.60.010 Definitions. * Prior ordinance history: Ord. 63673. 25.60.010 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Fossil fuel" shall include coal, natural gas, kerosene,
oil, propane and wood. (2) "Rehabbed" shall mean any repair or reconstruction of the
interior of the building or structure which requires a per-mit under the
applicable building code. (Ord. 63842 § 1, 1996.) 25.60.020 Required--Single-family residential buildings. The owner of every new building or structure within the City of St. Louis
which is intended to be occupied for residential purposes by a single family
and every single family residential building or structure which is rehabbed
after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and
which is heated by a fossil fuel powered heating unit which is fully con-tained
within the interior of the building or structure, shall install not less
than one (1) approved carbon monoxide detector outside the area of sleeping
rooms and additional units as required by the Fire Marshal. (Ord. 63842 §
2, 1996.) 25.60.030 Required--Multiple-family residential buildings. The owner of every new building or structure within the City of St. Louis
which is intended to be occupied for residential purposes by more than one
family and every multiple-family residential building or structure which is
rehabbed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter,
and which is heated by a fossil fuel powered heating unit which is fully
contained within the interior of the building or structure, shall install
not less than one (1) approved carbon monoxide detector in each unit of said
building or structure. (Ord. 63842 § 3, 1996.)
Chapter 25.60
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS*
25.60.020 Required--Single-family residential buildings.
25.60.030 Required--Multiple-family residential buildings.
25.60.040 Compliance--Rules and regulations.
25.60.050 Unlawful to make detector inoperable.
25.60.060 Maintenance.
25.60.070 Penalty for violation.
25.60.040 Compliance--Rules and regulations.
A carbon monoxide detector is deemed approved for purposes of this ordinance if it complies with all applicable state and federal regulations, and bears the label of a nationally recognized standard testing laboratory, and meets the revised standard of at least UL 2034 dated October 1, 1995 and subsequent revision or its equivalent. The Fire Marshal shall issue rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, for the implementation and administration of the provisions of this chapter relating to carbon monoxide detectors. (Ord. 63842 § 4, 1996.)
25.60.050 Unlawful to make detector inoperable.
It shall be unlawful for any person to, in any way to make inoperable a carbon monoxide detector required under this chapter, except that this provision shall not apply to any building owner, manager, and\or agent of said building owner or manager in the normal procedure of maintenance including replacement of batteries. (Ord. 63842 § 5, 1996.)
25.60.060 Maintenance.
The owner of a building or structure which is subject to the provisions of this ordinance, shall supply, install, test, as per the manufacturers specifications, and maintain required carbon monoxide detectors. The owner shall also supply all necessary equipment required for the operation of said detectors. (Ord. 63842 § 6, 1996.)
25.60.070 Penalty for violation.
Any violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $500.00 and/or confinement for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. Each day that said violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of Section 25.60.010. (Ord. 63842 § 7, 1996.)
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