5R.40.030 Audible alarms - Automatic alarm shutoff and reset device required - Disconnection authorized following extended continuous emission - Disconnection cost payable by alarm user.

   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))

5R.40.040 Auxiliary power systems - Required - Monitoring capability necessary.

   All alarm systems shall be equipped with an uninterruptible backup power supply which shall operate in such a manner so that in the event of failure or interruption of normal utility service power the alarm system will not be activated. The backup power supply shall be capable of maintaining the alarm system in operation for at least four hours following the interruption of the normal power supply. The backup system shall not be capable of activating the alarm system by virtue of a defect in its condition.

(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))

5R.40.050 Siren sound - Prohibited.

   On and after July 1, 1995, it is unlawful to initially install an alarm system which, upon activation, emits a sound similar to sirens used on emergency vehicles or for civil disaster purposes or to replace an existing alarm system with another alarm system which, upon activation, emits a sound similar to sirens used on emergency vehicles or for civil disaster purposes.

(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))

5R.40.060 Automatic dialing devices - Prohibited connections.

   No automatic dialing device shall be interconnected to a trunkline of the police or fire departments or a 911 trunkline. The relaying of messages relating to alarm activation on any premises to the police communications center by an automatic dialing device is prohibited.

(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))

5R.40.070 Automatic dialing - Live answering service required.

   Any automatic telephonic dialing system registering any form of alarm shall dial to, and the message shall be received by, a live, twenty-four hour answering service such as a private alarm dispatch center.

(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))

5R.40.080 Alarm activation - Burglaries, robberies and life threatening situations - Allowed and prohibited activation.

   A robbery, burglary, medical or panic alarm may be activated only in the event of a robbery, burglary, or life-threatening incident which is in progress. Any other activation is prohibited. In those instances where the suspect in a robbery, burglary, or life-threatening situation has fled the scene of the crime, the 911 emergency line will be used to notify the police communications center of the incident, and the alarm system shall not be utilized for such notification.

(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))

5R.40.090 Alarm shutoff or testing - Prior notification required.

   The police communications center shall be notified prior to any shutoff, service, test, repair, maintenance, adjustment, alteration or installation of alarm systems which might activate a false alarm which would result in a police or fire department response. Such notification shall be via a business line. Notification via an emergency line is prohibited. Any alarm activated where such prior notice has been given shall not constitute a false alarm.

(Res. No. 70 94-95 §1 (part))