Who is responsible for maintaining the smoke detector log books?

The responsibility for maintaining smoke detector log books falls to the Fire Safety Director or a designated person because they are tasked with overseeing fire safety protocols within a building. This includes ensuring that smoke detectors are not only installed and operational but also that their maintenance and testing are duly recorded and reported.

This requirement is critical for compliance with fire safety regulations and for the effective management of safety measures within multi-tenant buildings. By centralizing the responsibility with the Fire Safety Director or a designated individual, there is a clear accountability structure, which enhances the overall safety and operational integrity of the fire response systems in place.

In contrast, while the building owner may have ultimate authority over the property, delegating this specific responsibility to the Fire Safety Director allows for a more focused approach to fire safety management. Individual tenants generally do not have the expertise or authority to maintain such logs effectively, and city officials are involved more in enforcement and oversight rather than the day-to-day maintenance of such records.