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This chapter shall not apply to alarm systems affixed to automobiles, boats, or recreational vehicles or systems which do not necessitate a response by Police or Fire. However, in systems affixed to automobiles, boats, or recreational vehicles, if the alarm user requests a response by Police or Fire, that alarm system will be brought within the permit requirements of this chapter from that time forward.
(Ord. 921-C.S., passed 9-7-21)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, install, or cause to be installed an alarm system on any premises within the city without first applying for and receiving an alarm permit. Alarm systems installed prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be required to be brought within the alarm standards set forth by this chapter.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate an alarm system within the city under a revoked permit.
(C) Any person operating an alarm system within the city without an alarm permit as required by this chapter, or under a revoked permit, shall be subject to all applicable penalty fees. (See the City of Eureka Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.)
(D) The Alarm Administrators shall develop and implement procedures for the administration of this chapter.
(Ord. 921-C.S., passed 9-7-21)
(A) Each application for an alarm system permit shall be made on a form prescribed by the city which may include any information which is necessary for effective administration of this subchapter, including the following information:
(1) Name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(2) Name, address, and telephone number of the business or premises where the alarm system will operate.
(3) The names and telephone numbers of two or more persons who have the ability to verify and respond to the alarm site within 30 minutes, if activation occurs, during any hour of the day or night, and that the person(s) have the ability to deactivate the alarm. In the event a person able to respond to the alarm site as mentioned above cannot be located, the responsible alarm company shall release the public safety response agency(s) from the scene.
(4) A description of the alarm system, its purposes, the alarm system model number, the manufacturer's name and the name of the company performing the installation and maintenance.
(5) Any dangerous or special conditions present at the alarm site.
(6) Schedule for regular maintenance of the alarm system.
(B) The Alarm Administrator shall approve and issue the permit upon finding:
(1) The application contains the required information;
(2) The alarm system meets the standards prescribed by this chapter;
(3) That the applicable fees have been paid (pursuant to the city's Schedule of Fees and Service Charges);
(4) That the alarm system is accessible to Police or Fire;
(5) The permit is issued subject to the proper maintenance and operation of the alarm's system.
(C) Change of information on alarm permit. The permittee shall give written notice to the Alarm Administrator within seven working days of any change in the information provided on the alarm permit application.
(D) The permit is good for one fiscal year. It is incumbent upon the permittee to ensure that the permit does not expire, and that the renewal application questionnaire is completed and returned to the Alarm Administrator in a timely fashion.
(Ord. 921-C.S., passed 9-7-21)
(A) An alarm permit may be revoked by recommendation of the Alarm Administrator for any of the following reasons:
(1) False representations were made upon the permit application; or
(2) The alarm system emits excessive false alarms, deeming the system an immediate safety hazard as prescribed by this chapter; or
(3) Failure to observe any of the regulations or provisions of this chapter.
(B) Notice and effective dates. A written notice of revocation, setting the reason for the action, shall be mailed by certified mail giving the permittee ten working days from the mailing date to disconnect or remove the alarm from the premises. Any person failing to disconnect the alarm system when required by this chapter shall be subject to the penalties as set forth in § 103.14.
(Ord. 921-C.S., passed 9-7-21)
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