(A) All alarm users, alarm companies or other persons or entities who install or maintain any alarm system with an audible alarm (except such system on a vehicle) shall conspicuously affix on the exterior of the protected building or structures:
(1) The name and telephone number of the alarm user or such other person or entity responsible for the control of the premises if it is a local alarm system; or
(2) The name and phone number of the alarm company if it is a monitored alarm system.
(B) All alarm users, alarm companies or any other persons or entities who install or maintain any alarm system with an audible alarm shall install and/or maintain said alarm system in such a way that it automatically discontinues emitting an audible sound within 15 minutes after activation of the alarm and which will prevent the alarm from sounding again as a result of the same event that caused the original activation.
(C) When manual fire alarm signaling devices are installed and are not directly connected to the Fort Wayne Fire Department or monitored by a 24 hour security service, a permanent sign shall be installed at each actuating device. These signs shall read as follows:
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Pull this alarm
2. Telephone the Fire Department 9-1-1
(D) Penalty for violation of this section. All alarm users, alarm companies or other persons or entities violating this section shall be subject to a fine of $50 for each action or omission which constitutes a violation of this section. Said fine or penalty when collected shall be deposited into the general fund of the City of Fort Wayne.
(Ord. G-2-15, passed 4-14-15)