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a low voltage system with a sixty-hour battery backup. The AC power <br /> connection shall connect ahead of the main with a separate disconnect or <br /> shut off switch with a locking device and key. The wiring for this <br /> system shall be low energy fire alarm wire rated at 106 centigrade. j x . <br /> If the: layout of a particular structure offers common hallways there <br /> , <br /> shall be smoke detectors in each hallway which are wired to the low <br /> voltage alarm system, the number and location to be determined by <br /> the Fire Chief. Each of these hallway smoke detectors shall be equipped P' <br /> with at least nine (9) second delay capacitor and screen. Also, if <br /> common hallways exist and if the Fire Chief deems them necessary, pull <br /> stations shall be installed at either end of these common hallways <br /> located as recommended by the Massachusetts State Building Code. <br /> Also if deemed necessary by the Fire Chief, an announciator panel <br /> shall be installed in a common hallway with the number of zones and <br /> locations of said box negotiable. <br /> Within this low voltage alarm system within each building or structure <br /> there shall be installed exterior audible bells or horns as prescribed by <br /> the Fire Chief. In any multi-family dwelling complex where deemed <br /> necessary by the Fire Chief, there shall be an exterior rotating beacon <br /> light located as prescribed by the Fire Chief. <br /> The above mentioned bells or horns shall also be installed in the <br /> common hallways, where they exist in any given building or structure. <br /> These bells or horns must be loud enough to be heard in any room in <br /> any unit within any given building or structure. <br /> The alarm systems mandated by the By-haw for all existing multi-dwelling <br /> buildings or structures, must comply with the standards set forth herein, <br /> within a maximum implementation period of twenty-four months after y�,4 <br /> notification by the Fire Chief. <br /> Maintenance of all installed systems is crucial. Prior to acceptance <br /> of any system, a service contract or a notarized affidavit must be <br /> presented to the Fire Chief verifying that the alarm system is being <br /> maintained on at least an annual basis. <br /> This maintenance service must be provided by the owner of the structure <br /> or structures in the case of an apartment (s) building hotel, motel, <br /> boarding house, etc. , or by an association formen by a group of owners I <br /> as in the case of condominiums. The builder of the condominiums shall <br /> include a clause in the deed so stating that the responsibility of the <br /> alarm system maintenance will be placed on the association. <br /> There will be a penalty fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) per day for <br /> each day of non-compliance of any part of the By-Law. Non-compliance <br /> will begin twenty-four months after the date of official notification <br /> from the Fire Chief. <br /> The details of this implementation period shall be worked out prior 1 <br /> to the issuance of any permits. <br /> The details for installation of the prescribed alarm system are available <br /> at the Mashpee Fire Department. y <br /> r. <br />