It shall be the responsibility of the alarm business to instruct the alarm user in the proper use and operation of the alarm system, whether silent or audible, as frequently as necessary, especially in those factors which can cause false alarms. The alarm business shall instruct the alarm user that knowingly activating an alarm system in the absence of an emergency situation is a criminal offense under Section 148.3 of the California Penal Code. The alarm business shall instruct the alarm user that intentionally and unintentionally activating an alarm system in the absence of an emergency situation may be a violation of Section 8.48.030 and can result in criminal, administrative and/or civil fines, fees and penalties. The alarm business shall also inform the alarm user that an alarm user’s permit is required for all alarm systems within the city, and shall supply the alarm user with an alarm user’s permit application. The permit application shall be made available to the alarm company at no cost.
(Ord. 2013-07-1456 § 1 (part))