Section:
5R.40.010 Purpose.
5R.40.020 Definitions.
5R.40.030 Audible alarms - Automatic alarm shutoff and reset device required - Disconnection authorized following extended continuous emission - Disconnection cost payable by alarm user.
5R.40.040 Auxiliary power systems - Required - Monitoring capability necessary.
5R.40.050 Siren sound - Prohibited.
5R.40.060 Automatic dialing devices - Prohibited connections.
5R.40.070 Automatic dialing - Live answering service required.
5R.40.080 Alarm activation - Burglaries, robberies and life threatening situations - Allowed and prohibited activation.
5R.40.090 Alarm shutoff or testing - Prior notification required.
5R.40.100 Alarm system standards - Inspection by city authorized.
5R.40.110 Private security guard response regulations.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5.40 of the Chico Municipal Code which authorizes the adoption of equipment and operating standards for alarm systems installed and operated within the city.
(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))
Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions set forth in Chapter 5.40 of this code and the definitions hereinafter set forth in this section shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:
A. Alarm Company. Any individual, partnership, corporation or other entity which receives, retransmits and/or responds to alarms from an alarm system.
B. Audible Alarm. An alarm device located on premises which is designed to detect a fire, burglary or robbery and which generates an audible sound when activated.
C. Automatic Dialing Device. An alarm device which is interconnected to a telephone line and is programmed to select a predetermined telephone number and transmits by voice message or code signal an emergency message indicating the need for an emergency response by the police or fire department.
D. Panic Alarm. An alarm device worn on the person of alarm user which is designed to activate an alarm system.
E. Silent Alarm. An alarm which reports to a remote location via a telephone line, radio transmitter or other nonaudible means.
F. Trunkline. Any telephone line, including 911 emergency lines leading directly to the police department communications center, designed to receive emergency calls.
(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))
All audible alarms, excluding fire alarms which generate a sound indicating the functioning of an automatic fire sprinkling system, shall be equipped with a device which will limit the generation of the audible sound to not longer than 15 minutes after activation. If an audible alarm has continuously emitted an alarm signal in excess of 30 minutes within a one hour period, the police department may cause such alarm to be disconnected by an alarm company and the cost of such disconnection shall be payable by the alarm user.
(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))
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