Specifications.
Southaven Code of Ordinances § 4-262
in effectSec. 4-262. - Specifications.
This section shall set forth the required locations, design, installation and maintenance of smoke detector devices.
(1) Where required. Smoke detector devices shall be required in every new and existing dwelling unit within an apartment complex, dormitory, townhouse or duplex condominium and every new and existing guest room in a motel and hotel, all in compliance with the International Building Code and the International Fire Code (as adopted).
(2) Installation. These occupancies shall be provided with an approved U.L. or F.M. listed smoke detector(s) installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and in compliance with the International Building Code and the International Fire Code (as adopted). When activated, the detector shall provide an alarm which shall be clearly audible in all bedroom units and over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. The test of the audibility level shall be conducted with all household equipment in full operation. Examples of such household equipment are, but not limited to, window air conditioners and room humidifiers. This test shall be conducted by the installer in the presence of the owner or his authorized representative. If an owner or his authorized agent cannot be present for an installation test, the installer shall submit to the owner a written notice that the smoke detector(s) were installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and were tested and are properly functioning. Smoke detectors located in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than one (1) foot rise per eight (8) feet horizontally shall be located at the high side of the room. A smoke detector installed at the head of a stairway shall be so located as to assure that smoke rising in the stairwell cannot be prevented from reaching the detector by an intervening door or obstruction. Smoke detectors shall be located on or near the ceiling in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Where the dwelling or dwelling unit contains more than one (1) story, detectors are required on each story, including cellars and basements but not including uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels a smoke detector need be installed only on the upper level, provided the lower level is less than one (1) full story below the upper level, except that if there is a door between levels then a detector is required on each level.
(Ord. No. 53, § 1, 3-21-89; Amend. of 12-4-07, §§ 3, 4)
Source: City of Southaven, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/southaven/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_TITIVBUBURE_CH7SMDE_S4-262SPFetched: 11/1/2026