(a) Entrance/Exit Devices. All alarm installations incorporating an entrance/exit device must permit a minimum delay of 30 seconds before actual activation of the system.
(b) Local alarm. A local alarm shall not resemble the sound of any emergency vehicle signal or civil defense alarm or siren. All local alarms shall reset themselves within 15 minutes from the time it was activated.
(c) Instructions. Every alarm business selling, leasing, or furnishing to any user an alarm system which is installed on any premises located within the Village shall furnish the user with instructions that provide information to enable the user to operate the alarm system properly, including false alarm cancellation procedures, and to obtain service for the alarm system at any time.
(d) Emergency Alarm Buttons. Emergency alarm buttons are to be used only to send an automatic alarm to signal a robbery or other life-threatening activity.
(1) The activation of the panic alarm is intended to signal the Police Department of an emergency situation. Therefore, through the use of such device, the user grants to the Police Department the right to conduct any form of investigation deemed necessary to verify the authenticity of the alarm. Panic alarm users shall execute waivers to be submitted to the Chief of Police which will allow the Police Department the right to enter the premises of the alarm user to verify the alarm. The contents of such waiver shall be specified by the Village Attorney.
(2) It shall be deemed a violation of this section if a panic device is activated for anything other than that specified in the section.
(Ord. 3184. Passed 7-17-17.)