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CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 FEES
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (RESERVED)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 (RESERVED)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 17 ZONING*
Title 18 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
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8.24.050 Alarm user duties.
   In addition to other duties that may be set forth in this chapter, the duties of an alarm user shall be:
   A.   To obtain an alarm permit within ten days of installation of an alarm system.
   B.   To inform persons authorized to place the alarm system into operation of the provisions of this chapter, emphasizing the importance of avoiding false alarms. A current copy of the provisions of this chapter shall be maintained on the premises, and shall be made available to persons authorized to install an alarm system into operation.
   C.   To obtain a new permit within ten days if the alarm user moves to another location. Any other change in the alarm user's service shall be sent to the alarm coordinator within ten days of the change.
   D.   To respond in person or via designated responsible party to the alarm system's location within thirty minutes of alarm activation, or when requested by law enforcement, in order to:
   1.   Deactivate an alarm system; and/or
   2.   Provide access to the alarm site.
   E.   To renew the permit annually, as long as the alarm system is in operation.
   F.   To maintain the alarm or alarm system in good working order, and take reasonable measures to prevent the occurrence of false alarms.
   G.   To disconnect any alarm system upon notice of revocation.
   H.   To ensure that the alarm system is not subject to false alarms.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
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)
8.24.090 Prohibition against automatic dialing devices.
   No person shall use, or cause to be used, any automatic telephone device or telephone attachment that directly or indirectly causes a public primary telephone trunk line of Pinal County to be utilized, and then reproduces a prerecorded message or signal or otherwise maintains an open line without direct person-to-person communication, or prevents termination of a call.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
8.24.100 Removal of non-compliant equipment.
   In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the police department may, upon obtaining knowledge of the use of any device or attachment not operated or maintained in accordance with the provision of this chapter, obtain an order for the removal of such device or attachment, without liability or cost to the City. All alarm systems and components must comply with the provisions of the City’s building codes.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
8.24.110 Violations.
   A.   Failure or refusal to comply with any section of this chapter shall be a violation and subject to assessment of a fee, penalty, sanction or cost recovery fee as set forth in Section 8.24.150.
   B.   No person shall intentionally cause the activation of an alarm system, knowing that it may result in the dispatch of police or fire personnel and equipment, when no criminal or emergency condition exists. Any person causing such alarm activation shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be liable for a fine of not less than five hundred dollars, nor more than one thousand dollars, plus any additional surcharges authorized or mandated by law, or sentenced to not more than one hundred eighty days in jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
8.24.120 Right to privacy.
   Information provided pursuant to this chapter shall be maintained for use by the police department, and shall not be made available to the public without the authorization of the applicant or order of the court. The City is not subject to liability in the event that information provided to the police department is inadvertently released.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
8.24.130 Liability of city limited.
   The police department shall take every reasonable precaution to assure that alarm notifications received are given appropriate attention and acted upon with appropriate dispatch. Nevertheless, the City shall not be liable for any failure or neglect to respond upon receipt of an alarm notification, or the failure or neglect of any person with a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, or with a franchise in connection with the installation and operation of equipment, the transmission of alarm signals, or the relaying of such signals and messages. In the event the alarm coordinator revokes the alarm user's permit or causes the disconnection of an alarm device, the City, county, state, and their agents and employees shall incur no liability resulting from such action.
(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)
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