A. In accordance with Chapter 3.20 of this Code, no fee shall be assessed for the first 2 false fire alarms at the same fire alarm control panel responded to by the Fire Department during each calendar year. Thereafter, fees shall be assessed against the owner for each false fire alarm responded to by the Fire Department at the same fire alarm control panel during the calendar year.
B. Any miscellaneous fire alarms triggered by any components connected to the fire alarm system shall be counted in computing the total number of false alarms for purposes of this chapter.
C. Once a false fire alarm or miscellaneous fire alarm has been responded to by the Fire Department, it shall be unlawful for the alarm panel to be reset by the owner of the premises or his or her designee until the authorization of the enforcement official has been obtained.
D. Should any fee assessed pursuant to this chapter remain unpaid in excess of 30 calendar days from the date the charge is billed, a collection fee as set forth in Chapter 3.20 of this Code may be assessed and shall be payable by the owner of the premises in addition to the original fee. The owner shall also be responsible for any legal fees or costs incurred by the city in enforcement of this chapter. Fees which become delinquent may be referred to a collection agency for collection, or the city may pursue any other legal remedies available.
(Ord. 13-1090, § 50, passed 3-12-2013; Ord. 11-1027, passed 2-22-2011; Ord. 94-449, § 3, passed - -1994; Ord. 93-425, § 1 (part), passed - -1993)