(a) No person shall operate an alarm system without a valid alarm user permit.
(1) Alarm user permits may be acquired from the Richmond Heights Police Department upon application and payment of a ten dollar ($10.00) registration fee.
(b) Applications for alarm permits shall be made on forms provided by the Police Department. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee of ten dollars ($10.00). The application shall state the name, address and telephone number of the applicant's property to be serviced by the alarm and the name, address and telephone number of the applicant's residence, if different. If the applicant's alarm is serviced by an alarm company, then the applicant shall also include the name, address and telephone number of that company.
(c) If a business has one or more alarm systems protecting two or more separate structures having different addresses, a separate permit shall be required for each structure.
(d) A decal with the alarm user's permit number will be issued with the alarm user permit. The decal must be prominently posted on or near the front entrance to the premises so that the information provided on the decal is visible from the outside of the structure.
(e) Each application shall list an emergency telephone number of the user or his representative to permit prompt notification of alarm calls and facilities assisting the police in the inspection of the property. Changes in emergency telephone numbers shall be kept current and failure to provide updated information may constitute grounds for revocation of the permit.
(f) Each holder of an alarm user permit shall immediately notify the Police Department in writing of any and all changes in the information on file with the City regarding such permit. Failure to do so shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permit.
(Ord. 11-86. Passed 3-25-86.)