(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to give or assist in giving a false alarm of fire or to proclaim that any fire is extinguished when it is not. Malicious activation of any fire alarm device is considered turning in a false alarm.
(b) When an alarm has been turned in that is not reporting an actual fire condition, the person turning in the alarm shall immediately notify the person or persons responsible for the premises. The responsible parties shall then immediately notify the Fire Division. Failure to comply with this section shall be considered the same as turning in a false alarm.
(Ord. 43-97. Passed 5-27-97.)