"Dwelling unit." A single unit in a dwelling providing
complete independent living facilities for at least one
individual, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping,
eating, cooking and sanitation.
"Smoke alarm." A smoke alarm that:
(1) Meets any of the following:
(i) is powered by a nonremovable, nonreplaceable
battery capable of powering the smoke alarm device for at
least 10 years;
(ii) is powered by an electrical system;
(iii) is part of a fire alarm system that operates
other smoke alarm devices; or
(iv) uses a low-power radio frequency wireless
communication signal.
(2) Is listed in accordance with UL 217 or in accordance
with UL 217 and UL 2034 for combination smoke and carbon
monoxide alarms.
Section 3. Dwelling units.
(a) Owner responsibilities.--Except as provided in section
7, the owner of a dwelling unit existing on the effective date
of this subsection shall:
(1) Equip, within 24 months of the effective date of
this section, the dwelling unit with a smoke alarm that is
installed in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code
adopted at 34 Pa. Code ยง 403.21 (relating to Uniform
Construction Code) under the authority granted in the act of
November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania
Construction Code Act.
(2) Replace, in accordance with this act, any smoke
alarm that has been stolen, removed, found missing or
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