A. False fire alarm fee shall not be assessed for the first false alarm.
B. An alarm user shall not be assessed a false alarm fee when:
1. The fire alarm system is entirely new and was installed within the past thirty (30) days. Proof of installation date is required.
2. The fire alarm system has undergone a major modification within the past thirty (30) days that significantly alters the operation of the system. Proof of modification is required. The granting of this exemption is up to the discretion of the Fire Chief and his or her designee.
3. The occupants of the premises took control over the fire alarm system within the past thirty (30) days and are utilizing a fire alarm system which does not qualify for exemption under another provision of this section.
4. The Chico Fire Department has granted an exemption, based upon verifiable proof that the person having or maintaining the fire alarm system is taking all reasonable measures to eliminate the cause of the false fire alarm. A request for exemption must be made in writing to the Chico Fire Department within ten (10) days following the false fire alarm and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
C. Not more than one false fire alarm fee shall be assessed when more than one false fire alarm is generated from the same alarm system during any 24-hour period.
(Ord. 2514 §3 (part))