CHAPTER 90: ALARM SYSTEMS
Section
   90.01   License required; alarm system defined
   90.02   Application of provisions; exemptions
   90.03   Director of Public Safety to be notified of alarm installation
   90.04   Alarm requirements
   90.05   Connection of system to Public Safety Dispatch Board
   90.06   Automatic dialing to public service or utility
   90.07   False alarms
   90.08   Fee schedule
 
   90.99   Penalty
§ 90.01 LICENSE REQUIRED; ALARM SYSTEM DEFINED.
   (A)   No person shall engage in the business of installing an alarm system who has not been licensed by the state in accordance with Public Act 190 of 1975, being M.C.L.A. §§ 338.1051 et seq.
   (B)   The term ALARM SYSTEM shall mean an assembly of equipment and devices arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention.
(Ord. 618, passed 9-17-84) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.02 APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS; EXEMPTIONS.
   This chapter is intended to regulate burglar alarms, hold-up alarms, and non-single family residential fire alarm systems. Alarm systems that signal the presence of hazards other than those stated above are exempt from the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 618, passed 9-17-84)
§ 90.03 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO BE NOTIFIED OF ALARM INSTALLATION.
   No person shall install an alarm system, with the exception of residential fire alarm systems, without first notifying the Director of Public Safety in writing of the location of the alarm and the type of system being installed.
(Ord. 618, passed 9-17-84) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.04 ALARM REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   No alarm shall cover more than one business place and/or residence, meaning that buildings with more than one business must have a separate alarm for each business with a separate entrance. No single alarm shall cover a grouping of houses, apartments or condominiums, which have separate entrances to each living quarters. Provided, however, in case of fire alarm systems, (i.e. heat detector, smoke detector, sprinkler system supervision) or any combination of systems in multiple occupancy building, an annunciation panel shall be installed in an area which is readily accessible to the Division of Public Safety. The annunciation panel shall indicate in which occupancy or section of the building the system was activated.
   (B)   No alarm system shall be installed within the city unless said system meets the requirements of Public Act 190 of 1975, § 33, being M.C.L.A. § 338.1083; and the installation of all alarm systems shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Director of Public Safety or his/her authorized representative.
   (C)   In the case of fire alarm systems or devices, the following additional requirements shall be complied with:
      (1)   Fire alarm devices shall be subject to approval by the Director of Public Safety or his/her authorized representative.
      (2)   Plans and specifications for all fire alarm and sprinkler system supervision systems shall be submitted to the City Building Official and the Director of Public Safety or his/her authorized representative for their approval prior to the installation of the system.
      (3)   All fire alarm systems shall be installed and maintained according to applicable sections of the National Fire Codes (National Fire Protection Association Standards) and the National Electrical Code.
(Ord. 618, passed 9-17-84) Penalty, see § 90.99
Loading...