Local alarms shall be equipped with an automatic shut-off device, deactivating audible signals within 30 minutes. Whenever any local alarm continues to emit audible signals, whether continuously or on a regularly repeating basis, for over 30 minutes, and persons listed on the permit application for the alarm system cannot be contacted by the Police Department and/or Fire Department, or do not respond within 30 minutes of being contacted, and the audible signal creates a nuisance or disturbance to peace and tranquility of the surrounding area, the alarm user responsible for such alarm shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition, the Police Department and/or Fire Department shall be authorized to disconnect or otherwise disable such local alarm by cutting such wires, disconnecting such speakers, or disabling such other components of the alarm system as are located on the exterior of the premises.
(Prior Code, § 90.04) (Ord. D-665, passed 9-8-1964, effective 11-1-1964; Ord. D-1681, passed 12-21-1992, effective 12-31-1992) Penalty, see § 90.99