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For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM COMPANY MONITOR CENTER. A communications center that monitors emergency alarm systems. When an alarm is activated, the alarm company monitor center is notified and is responsible for contacting the Hamilton County Communications Center with details of the active alarm.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any device or assembly of equipment which is designed or functions to provide an audible, mechanical or electric signal which indicates an emergency or some other activity that requires urgent attention from emergency response personnel. Common emergency notifications include but are not limited to the following: burglar alarm, fire alarm, smoke alarm, medical emergency, carbon monoxide, panic alarm, or any other emergency event that makes notification to emergency response personnel. For the purpose of this chapter an ALARM SYSTEM shall not include:
(1) An alarm installed on a motor vehicle; or
(2) An alarm installed upon premises occupied by the United States, State of Indiana, or any political subdivision thereof.
ALARM USER. Any individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity in ownership or control of an alarm system.
AUTOMATIC-TELEPHONE DIALING DEVICE. Any device connected to an alarm system which automatically sends a pre-recorded message or coded signal to a law enforcement agency or fire department indicating the activation of the alarm system.
DUAL AUTHENTICATION. The means by which an alarm company is required to verify an active alarm. The notification to the alarm company monitor center is typically the first notification. The alarm company can then verify the alarm using a second form of authentication which can be accomplished by Enhanced Call Verification (ECV), on-site audio or video, or other means of authentication.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL. Any employee or employees of the Fishers Police Department or Fishers Fire Department who respond to a summons for assistance when there is a reasonable belief that the need exists.
ENHANCED CALL VERIFICATION or ECV. A means by which an alarm company monitor center can authenticate an alarm, which requires the alarm company monitor center to make two attempts by telephone to two different phone numbers before contacting the Hamilton County Communications Center.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm eliciting an emergency response personnel response when the situation does not require police or fire services. For the purpose of this chapter, this does not include alarms triggered by severe atmospheric conditions or other circumstances not reasonably under the control of the alarm user, installer or maintainer.
PERMIT HOLDER. The individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity to whom an alarm system permit is issued.
SELF-MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM. Any device or assembly of equipment which is designated or functions to provide audible or electronic signal which indicates an emergency or some other activity that requires urgent attention that does not notify emergency response personnel. The system is designated to only make notification to owner or operator of the property.
(Ord. 070589A, passed 7-5-89; Am. Ord. 010991A, passed 1-9-91; Am. Ord. 100798B, passed 10-21- 98; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14; Am. Ord. 082117A, passed 8-21-17)
(A) It shall be unlawful to use or permit the use of any automatic telephone device or attachment which automatically selects any telephone line leading into the communication center used by the Police Department or Fire Department and then transmits any pre-recorded message or signal.
(B) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the general penalties for violating this chapter as contained in § 111.99.
(Ord. 070589A, passed 7-5-89; Am. Ord. 010991A, passed 1-9-91; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17- 14; Am. Ord. 082117A, passed 8-21-17) Penalty, see § 111.99
(A) Beginning January 1, 2018, all new alarm systems installed in the corporate limits of Fishers, Indiana will be required to utilize Enhanced Call Verification (ECV) or other dual authentication procedures.
(B) Beginning January 1, 2021, all alarm systems in the corporate limits of Fishers, Indiana will be required to utilize ECV or other dual authentication procedures.
(C) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to the general penalties for violating this chapter as set forth in § 111.99.
(Ord. 082117A, passed 8-21-17)
ALARM SYSTEM PERMITS
(A) It shall be unlawful for an alarm user to operate, cause to be operated, or permit the operation of an alarm system unless a current alarm system permit has been obtained from the Fishers Police Department, provided, however, no permit shall be required for self-monitored alarm system in a residence if so equipped that any externally sounding alarm is automatically disconnected within five minutes after activation and emergency response personnel are not notified and dispatched to the residence. However, notwithstanding the above, if emergency response personnel are routinely notified and dispatched to a residence to investigate an activated alarm, an alarm permit shall be required.
(B) Any alarm user at the time this chapter becomes effective shall have 30 days after the effective date of the chapter to apply for an alarm system permit if one is required by this chapter. Any alarm activation which notifies emergency response personnel that occurs within 30 days after installation of a new alarm system shall be exempt.
(C) Alarm permit effective dates shall begin upon issuance, and each shall have a unique date of issue. This date shall be used to calculate false alarms defined under this chapter. If a permit is not on file, the Police Department shall use the date of first false alarm to calculate the number of false alarms within one year, however this does not exempt an alarm user from the alarm permit requirements of this chapter.
(D) An alarm user who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties for violating this chapter as set forth in § 111.99, unless an alarm permit is obtained within 30 days after receiving notification of the violation.
(Ord. 070589A, passed 7-5-89; Am. Ord. 010991A, passed 1-9-91; Am. Ord. 082117A, passed 8-21-17) Penalty, see § 111.99
Application for a permit for the operation of an alarm system shall be made by any and all alarm users for each alarm system. Such application shall be made in writing to the Police Department within 30 days following installation of an alarm system. Applications shall be on a form designated by the Fishers Police Department for that purpose. The application shall include the following information:
(A) The name, address, telephone number and email address of each person who owns and/or is in possession or in control of the property;
(B) The street address of the property on which the alarm system is to be installed and operated;
(C) Any business name used for the premises on which the alarm system is to be installed and operated;
(D) The name of the person or alarm system business who will install the alarm system; and
(E) The names and telephone numbers of two representatives who are able to and have agreed:
(1) To receive notification at any time;
(2) To come to the alarm site within 30 minutes after receiving a request from emergency response personnel to do so; and
(3) To grant access to the alarm site and to deactivate the alarm system if such becomes necessary.
(Ord. 070589A, passed 7-5-89; Am. Ord. 010991A, passed 1-9-91; Am. Ord. 040212, passed 4-2-12; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14; Am. Ord. 082117A, passed 8-21-17)
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