(a) "False alarm" is defined as an alarm system in either a residential or commercial structure which requires a response by either the Police or Fire Departments where an emergency situation does not and did not exist and includes, but is not limited to mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation permit and maintenance, or the negligence of the owner, lessee, or designated operator of the alarm system or his employees or agents, but does not include alarm activation caused by violent conditions of nature and other extraordinary circumstances demonstrated to be beyond the control of the alarm user or business.
(b) More than two false alarms within a thirty day period will result in a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge to the commercial alarm user for each subsequent occurrence; with a ten dollar ($10.00) charge to the residential user for each subsequent occurrence.
(c) More than two false hold-up or intrusion alarms within a thirty day period will result in a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge to the commercial alarm user for each subsequent occurrence; with a ten dollar ($10.00) charge to the residential user for each subsequent occurrence.
(d) Installers of alarm systems may place those systems on a test period to reduce the possibility of false alarms. During this test period, the alarm installer will notify the Police Department that a specific alarm is being tested and will not require police or fire response should an alarm at that location be activated. It is the responsibility of the alarm installer or user to notify the City when the test period ends.
(Passed 11-19-90.)