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8.24.060 Proprietor alarm user’s responsibilities.
   In addition to other duties that may be set forth in this chapter, the duties of a proprietor alarm user shall be:
   A.   To be familiar with the provisions of this chapter, and to obtain an alarm permit from the alarm coordinator within ten days of installation of any alarm system.
   B.   To maintain the alarm system in good working order, and to take reasonable measures to prevent the occurrence of false alarms.
   C.   To notify the alarm coordinator of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the primary person and at least two alternates to be notified, in case the alarm is activated and law enforcement is called to respond.
   D.   To deactivate the alarm system within thirty minutes of notification of its activation.
   E.   To ensure that the alarm system is not subject to false alarms.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
8.24.070 Duties of the monitoring agency.
   In addition to other duties that may be set forth in this chapter, the duties of a monitoring agency shall be:
   A.   To establish a monitoring station in order to monitor alarm systems.
   B.   To organize its monitoring station in order to be able to readily and positively identify the type of alarm (i.e., burglary, robbery/holdup, or panic), and the location of the alarm(s) if there is more than one system.
   C.   To maintain current records as to each of the alarms or alarm systems, which shall include the alarm permit number, the name of the owner or occupant of the premises, the name and telephone number of the user or primary person and at least two alternates responsible for responding to the premises when the alarm is activated, and information concerning whether the alarm system includes an audible alarm.
   D.   To provide law enforcement with the alarm permit number for the premises, residence or location of the alarm activation at the time law enforcement is dispatched.
   E.   To arrange for either the alarm user, alarm agent, or other responsible representative to go to the premises of an activated alarm system, in order to assist law enforcement in determining the reason for activation, and in securing the premises.
   F.   To cease responsibility for an alarm system pursuant to this chapter, the alarm business shall promptly notify the alarm coordinator in the event the alarm business ceases to lease, rent, maintain, service or monitor any alarm system. Such notice that the alarm business is no longer providing service shall be sent to the alarm coordinator within ten days of termination of service.
   G.   Alarm businesses that sell alarms but do not monitor, maintain, lease, service or install alarms or alarm systems shall not be subject to Subsections B. and E. of this section, but shall be responsible for instructing each person that purchases an alarm or alarm system in the proper use and operation of the alarm. Each instruction will specifically include necessary instructions in turning off the alarm(s), and in avoiding false alarms.
   H.   Alarm businesses and monitoring agencies shall possess a City business license.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
8.24.080 Alarm user permit required.
   A.   Each alarm user shall obtain an alarm permit from the alarm coordinator for each alarm system within ten days of installation of an alarm system. For alarms installed prior to the effective date of this chapter (June 1, 2008), alarm permits must be obtained from the alarm coordinator's office no later than August 31, 2008. The application for an alarm permit provided by the alarm coordinator must include two alternate parties, along with appropriate contact information, designated to respond in the event of an alarm activation. The application shall include a permit fee as established in the City's Consolidated Fee Schedule. An alarm permit must be available within the premises protected by the alarm, and available for inspection by the police department when responding to an alarm activation. Alarm permits are not transferable from one user to another user, or from one address to another address.
   B.   Each alarm user shall renew its permit yearly. As part of the renewal, each alarm user shall attest annually that the alarm system remains active, and that the information provided on the application remains current at all times. Alarm users shall notify the alarm coordinator of any changes to the information provided on the application, and shall further notify the alarm coordinator if the alarm system is deactivated as set forth elsewhere in this chapter.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
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