(a) False alarms received from any local fire alarm that sends a recorded or other message directly to the Fire Department, or for any false alarm received from any other alarm service for fire protection service shall be subject to a penalty provided for in Section 511.99. Any and all fines collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Fire Service Fund of the Municipality.
(b) The following shall not be subject to penalty:
(1) The first false alarm per alarm installation in any three-month period, provided, however, that the alarm system meets Underwriters Laboratories and/or National Fire Protection Association and/or other recognized industry standards. Evidence of the reliability and suitability of the equipment installed may be required.
(2) False alarms to which there was no response by the Fire Department;
(3) False alarms which have been proven to be an act of God;
(4) False alarms properly reported out of service, provided, however, that such alarm is repaired within ten days from the date such false alarm occurs;
(5) Single and multiple station residential smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms that are not audible beyond the premises being served, serving more than three residential units, and when served by off premises alarm monitoring. (Ord. 97-35. Passed 6-2-97.)