A. Tampering: It shall be unlawful for any person to tamper with or to wantonly cut, break, deface, or actuate any alarm device (including auxiliary alarm devices, wires or wire supports, or appurtenances thereto), or intentionally to transmit an alarm knowing no emergency exists.
B. Exception: Subsection A of this section shall not apply to city employees in the police division or fire department engaged in their official duties.
C. Exception; Manufacturer's Representatives: Subsection A of this section shall not apply to any competent representative of a manufacturer of burglar alarm equipment or fire alarm equipment who, with the consent of the chief of police or fire chief, is modifying, adjusting, altering, repairing, or replacing the system or any of its component equipment.
D. Exception; Insurance Rating Engineer: Subsection A of this section shall not apply to any competent insurance rating engineer who is testing the system in discharge of his duties and with permission of the chief of police or fire chief. (Ord. 911, 5-4-2015; amd. Ord. 1024, 9-18-2023)