(A) Disconnection. Causes for disconnection from the central answering point are hereinafter set out. The alarm holder shall be liable and responsible for all costs, charges, and fees arising from disconnection for the following reasons:
(1) Failure to pay any fees or charges required herein;
(2) Twelve false alarms from an alarm device of the alarm holder, transmitted to the monitoring equipment, within a 12-month period, unless state or local laws require the connection;
(3) Three or more trouble indications from an alarm system of the alarm holder, transmitted to the monitoring equipment, within any 12-month period, except this provision shall not apply where state or local laws require the connection;
(4) A continuous transmission to the monitoring equipment of a trouble indication from an alarm device of the alarm holder for a period of more than 48 hours; or
(5) Violation of the above division relating to equipment.
(B) Reconnection. In the event an alarm holder has had his or her alarm device disconnected from the central answering point for causes set out in division (A) above, the alarm device can be reconnected to the central answering point, in accordance with the following.
(1) If an alarm system has been discon- nected from the central answering point by reason of division (A)(1) hereof, then, upon repayment in full of all outstanding fees and charges, the alarm system may be reconnected to the central answering point.
(2) If an alarm system has been disconnected by reason of division (A)(2) or (A)(3) hereof, then the alarm holder must submit a written statement indicating that repairs have been made to correct the problem in the appropriate alarm device and its related paraphernalia. After verification, on behalf of the alarm holder, that the alarm system is properly functioning, the alarm holder may have the alarm device reconnected to the central answering point.
(3) If an alarm system has been disconnected from the central answering point by reason of division (A)(4) hereof, then the alarm holder must submit a written statement indicating the reasons for the false alarm and stating what measures have been taken to prevent or minimize future false alarms. After review of these statements by the Fire Chief or Chief of Police, the alarm device may, in the sole discretion of the Fire Chief or Chief of Police, be reconnected to the central answering point.
(4) If an alarm system has been disconnected from the central answering point by reason of division (A)(5) hereof, then upon proof submitted to the Police or Fire Department by the alarm holder of the acquisition of an appropriate maintenance agreement by the alarm holder, the alarm device of the alarm holder can be reconnected to the central answering point.
(5) The alarm holder shall be responsible for any cost or charge arising from the reconnection.
(1987 Code, § 6-236) (Ord. 14, 1991, passed 5-20-1991)