To assure proper operation and maintenance of an alarm system and to minimize false alarms, the alarm user shall operate with alarm system in compliance with and ensure that the alarm system meets the following requirements:
A. Maintain the alarm site and alarm system in a manner that will minimize or eliminate false alarms.
B. Instruct all employees and other individuals who have access to the alarm site on the proper use of the alarm system and maintain accurate and complete written operating instructions on site.
C. Assure that when requested by a representative of the police department, a representative of the alarm user will respond to the alarm site in a timely manner (45 minutes) and render any necessary service.
D. Assure that an alarm which is audible from the exterior of the alarm site will sound for no more than five (5) minutes following activation or, in the case of systems operating under Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., standard 365 or 609, fifteen (15) minutes following activation.
E. Assure that alarm system will not be activated when its power is interrupted or restored, unless a hazardous condition does, in fact, exist.
F. Assure that no automatic communication device shall be keyed to any police department telephone line.
G. If the alarm site includes multiple buildings, offices or rooms within a building, or floors within a building, the alarm system shall be able to identify the precise location of the alarm site where the alarm was activated. This requirement shall only apply to commercial premises and shall not apply to residential premises.
H. Except for proprietary alarm systems, any installation, servicing or monitoring of an alarm system shall be performed only by licensed companies. (Ord. 0-10-1230, 5-28-2010)