(a) The sounding of an audible signal from a security alarm system that can be heard continuously off the premises for more than 10 minutes is a civil infraction and the alarm user, in addition to any other penalties specified herein, shall be penalized by a fine of $50 for each offense.
(b) It is a defense to a violation of this section that the continuous sounding of the alarm:
(1) Assisted in saving a life or avoiding injury; or
(2) Was caused by a malfunction of the alarm system equipment without the alarm user’s prior knowledge of the cause of the malfunction; or
(3) Was activated by an unauthorized entry or criminal activity.
(1976 Code, § 11-44) (Ord. 3354, § 1, passed 4-18-2000)