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1. "Approved smoke detector" means an electronic device powered by batteries or alternating current that is capable of sensing visible or invisible products of combustion, that sounds an alarm audible in all sleeping areas of a residential housing unit and that meets the standards prescribed by the office of the state fire marshal pursuant to section 37-1383.

2. "Residential housing unit" means a one or two family dwelling unit, including a detached, semi-detached or duplex unit, or a multi-family dwelling unit including an apartment or condominium.

3. "Sleeping area" means any area of a residential housing unit in which bedrooms or sleeping rooms are located.