The sounding of an audible property or burglary alarm in a manner that the sound can be heard continuously off the premises for more than ten (10) minutes is a civil infraction. It shall be charged to the alarm user.
It is a defense that the continuous sounding of the alarm system or alarm device assisted in saving life or avoiding injury in a bona fide emergency.
It is a mitigating circumstance that the alarm system or alarm device was activated by an unauthorized entry or by criminal activity.
(Ord. 2452, Ord. 2460 §1 (part))