Stickney — Ch. 19 Condominium Conversions § 19-11
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
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(a) Smoke detectors. (1) Approved single station or multiple station smoke detectors continuously powered from the building electrical system shall be installed in every living unit within the condominium regardless of the number of stories or the number of dwelling units. When activated, the detector shall initiate an alarm that is audible in the sleeping rooms of that unit. The individual detector shall be in addition to any sprinkler system or other detection system that may be installed in the building. (2) Approved single station smoke detectors continuously powered by the building electrical system shall be installed additionally within 15 feet of every sleeping room. When activated, the detectors shall initiate an alarm that is audible in the appropriate sleeping rooms. (3) In addition to the above referenced requirements, all dwelling units must have smoke detectors in compliance with the applicable provisions of the ordinances of the Village of Stickney, see section 34-131 through and including section 34-133 , as amended. (b) Household carbon monoxide warning equipment. (1) The Village of Stickney strongly recommends a placement of carbon monoxide detectors in all dwelling units in compliance with the following guidelines: a. A carbon monoxide alarm/detector unit shall be centrally located within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. b. Where sleeping areas are separated by less than 15 feet and the audibility of the alarm/detector to occupants within each sleeping area could be seriously impaired, one detector must be provided for each sleeping area. (2) Specifications for carbon monoxide detectors: a. Each alarm/detector shall be located on the wall, ceiling or other location as specified in the installation instructions. b. In a household occupied by one or more hearing-impaired persons, each initiating device shall cause the operation of a visible alarm signal. The visional alarm/detector must be located within viewing distance of the sleeping area of the hearing impaired person. c. All electrical powered alarm/detectors shall have sufficient battery backup capacity to operate the alarm signals for at least 12 continuous hours in the event of a power failure. d. Each carbon monoxide alarm/detector must be in compliance with UL 2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Following proper installation by the developer, the property owner is responsible for compliance and maintenance of all carbon monoxide devices. (3) All applicable provisions of the laws of the State of Illinois shall apply to the provisions of this chapter requiring carbon monoxide detectors. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and the laws of the State of Illinois, the state law shall prevail.
Section 19-11 of Stickney's Chapter 19 on Condominium Conversions sets out requirements for smoke and carbon monoxide detection equipment in condominium dwelling units. Electrically powered smoke detectors must be installed in every living unit and within 15 feet of every sleeping room, with audible alarms that can be heard in sleeping areas; these detectors are required in addition to any sprinkler or other detection system already in the building. Carbon monoxide detectors are strongly recommended under the same section, with detailed placement, audibility, battery backup, and UL 2034 compliance guidelines provided, and Illinois state law governs in any conflict with local requirements.
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Operators managing condominium conversions in Stickney should ensure that every dwelling unit is equipped with hardwired smoke detectors—both inside each unit and within 15 feet of every sleeping room—as required by § 19-11. Compliant operators also verify that smoke detector installations meet the additional requirements found in Village ordinances §§ 34-131 through 34-133. Although carbon monoxide detector placement under § 19-11(b) is framed as a strong recommendation, property owners bear ongoing responsibility for compliance and maintenance of any CO devices after the developer's initial installation, and all installations must meet UL 2034 standards and applicable Illinois state law.
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Under § 19-11 of Stickney's Condominium Conversion ordinance, residents of condominium units are entitled to have properly installed, electrically powered smoke detectors both within their unit and within 15 feet of sleeping rooms, with alarms audible in those sleeping areas. The provision also outlines recommended carbon monoxide detector placement and specifies that hearing-impaired occupants should have visible alarm signals within viewing distance of their sleeping area. Tenants who believe these detector requirements are not being met may wish to contact the Village of Stickney's relevant municipal office, review the related provisions at §§ 34-131 through 34-133, or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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