Installation

Every dwelling unit shall be equipped with a minimum of one smoke detector installed in accordance with the following:

(1) Existing operable smoke detectors, the installation of which conformed to State building and electrical codes at the time of their installation; or

(2) Installation of a smoke detector shall meet the criteria of the Indiana Building Code and the Indiana One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code but in no event more than 15 feet from the bedroom or sleeping area.

(3) At least one smoke detector shall be installed on each story. (B) Power Source. Each smoke detector shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) approved unless installed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter and otherwise in compliance with State building and electrical codes at the time of installation, and shall produce an alarm signal upon detection of any visible or invisible particles of combustion. Each smoke detector shall be either battery-powered with a minimum of nine (9)  volts, or powered by a 110-volt alternating unswitched current, or industry equivalent as future technology develops.

Responsibility

An owner of a dwelling unit shall provide an operable smoke detector or smoke detectors as are required in each dwelling unit before such dwelling unit is occupied as a dwelling unit by any person.

• If the premises are leased, the tenant shall be responsible for maintaining any battery necessary for operation of the smoke detector.

Testing

The occupant of a dwelling unit shall test each smoke detector at least annually to ensure its operation. If an occupant discovers a malfunctioning unit, and is not the owner of said unit, the occupant shall notify the owner within 48 hours by certified mail of the malfunction.

• Upon notification, the owner shall repair the malfunction within 72 hours, unless the malfunction is due to battery maintenance which is the responsibility of the tenant.

Battery Maintenance

The occupant of a dwelling unit shall ensure that an operable battery is maintained in each battery-operated smoke detector during his occupancy of the dwelling unit.

Smoke Detector Maintenance

If the owner does not occupy a dwelling unit, the owner of the dwelling unit shall maintain each smoke detector, except for the battery, after others occupy the dwelling unit.

• The owner of each battery-powered smoke detector shall supply an operable battery before any person occupies a dwelling unit as a dwelling unit.

Other Concerns

• County Weed Control (812) 435-5777
• County Trash Control (812) 435-5695
• Zoning and Sign Information (812) 435-5226
• Abandoned Vehicles (812) 435-5226
• Fences (812) 435-5226
• Air Quality (812) 435-6145
• Mold and Lead Paint (812) 435-5695