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<br />705.3 Standpipe systems: Standpipe systems shall be in proper operating condition at all <br />times. <br /> <br />705.3.1 Valves: Water supply control valves shall be in the fully open position. <br /> <br />705.3.3 Hose: Where provided, the hose shall be properly packed, dry and free from <br />deterioration. <br /> <br />705.4 Fire extinguishers: All portable fire extinguishers shall be visible, provided with <br />ready access thereto, and maintained in an efficient and safe operating condition. <br />Extinguishers shall be of an approved type. <br /> <br />705.5 Smoke detectors: A minimum of one approved single-station or multiple-station <br />smoke detector shall be installed in each guestroom, suite or sleeping area in occupancies <br />in Use Groups R-l an I-I, and in dwelling units in the immediate vicinity ofthe <br />bedrooms in occupancies in Use Groups R-2 and R-3. In all residential occupancies, <br />smoke detectors shall be required on every story of the dwelling unit, including <br />basements. In dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between <br />the adjacent levels, a smoke detector installed on the upper level shall suffice for the <br />adjacent lower level, provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the <br />upper level. <br /> <br />705.5.1 Installation: All detectors shall be installed in accordance with the building code <br />adopted by the City of University City. When actuated, the smoke detectors shall provide <br />an alarm suitable to warn the occupants within the individual room or dwelling unit. <br /> <br />705.5.2 Power source: The power source for smoke detectors shall be either an AC <br />primary power source or a monitorized battery primary power source. <br /> <br />705.5.3 Tampering: Anyone tampering or interfering with the effectiveness of a smoke <br />detector shall be in violation ofthis code. <br /> <br />705.6 Fire alarm systems: Fire alarm systems shall be in proper operating condition at <br />all times. <br /> <br />705.6.1 Control panel: The "power on" indicator shall be lit. Alarm or trouble <br />indicators shall not be illuminated. <br /> <br />705.6.2 Manual fire alarm boxes: All manual fire alarm boxes shall be operational and <br />unobstructed. <br /> <br />705.6.3 Automatic fire detectors: All automatic fire detectors shall be operational and <br />free from any obstructions that prevent proper operation, including smoke entry. <br /> <br />30 <br />