(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONTRACTOR.
A person who is qualified to engage in the business of electrical or alarm system contracting pursuant to a certificate or registration issued by the department under F.S. Ch. 489, part II.
LOW-VOLTAGE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT.
A project related to the installation, maintenance, inspection, replacement, or service of a new or existing alarm system, as defined in F.S. § 489.505, operating at low voltage, as defined in the National Electrical Code Standard 70, Current Edition, and ancillary components or equipment attached to such a system, including, but not limited to, home-automation equipment, thermostats, and video cameras.
PERMIT.
A low-voltage alarm system installation permit.
(B) The town is adopts, pursuant to F.S. § 553.793 a permit fee for the installation, maintenance, inspection, replacement, or service of a new or existing lowvoltage alarm system.
(C) This section does not apply to the installation or replacement of a fire alarm if a plan review is required.
(D) The town shall provide basic permit labels available for purchase by a contractor to be used for the installation or replacement of a new or existing alarm system at a cost of not more than $55 per label per project per unit (residential or commercial). A lost permit label may be replaced at a cost of $25.
(1) The town shall not require a contractor, as a condition of purchasing a label, to submit information other than identification information of the licensee and proof of registration or certification as a contractor.
(2) A label is valid for one year after the date of purchase and may only be used within the jurisdiction of the local enforcement agency that issued the label. A contractor may purchase labels in bulk, not to exceed ten, for one or more unspecified current or future projects.
(E) A contractor shall post an unused uniform basic permit label in a conspicuous place on the premises of the low-voltage alarm system project site before commencing work on the project.
(F) A contractor is not required to notify the town before commencing work on a low-voltage alarm system project. However, a contractor must submit a Uniform Notice of a Low-Voltage Alarm System Project as provided under division (G) to the town agency within 14 days after completing the project. The town may take disciplinary or enforcement action against a contractor who fails to timely submit a Uniform Notice of a Low-Voltage Alarm System Project.
(G) The Uniform Notice of a Low-Voltage Alarm System Project may be submitted electronically or by facsimile if all submissions are signed by the owner, tenant, contractor, or authorized representative of such persons. The Uniform Notice of a Low-Voltage Alarm System Project must contain the following information:
UNIFORM NOTICE OF A LOW-VOLTAGE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT
Owner's or Customer's Name
Owner's or Customer's Address
City
State Zip
Phone Number
E-mail Address
Contractor's Name
Contractor's Address
City
State Zip
Phone Number
Contractor's License Number
Date Project Completed
Scope of Work
Notice is hereby given that a low-voltage alarm system project has been completed at the address specified above. I certify that all of the foregoing information is true and accurate.
(Signature of Owner, Tenant, Contractor, or Authorized Representative)
(H) A low-voltage alarm system project may be inspected by the Town Building Official to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. If a low-voltage alarm system project fails an inspection, the contractor must take corrective action as necessary to pass inspection.
(I) In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and F.S. § 553.793 the provisions of F.S. § 553.793 shall control.
(J) A basic permit label shall not be required for the subsequent maintenance, inspection, or service of an alarm system that was permitted in accordance with this chapter.
(K) Any changes in permit fees authorized herein may be changed by the adoption of a resolution by the Town Council.
(Ord. 2013-13, passed 11-26-2013)