A. The sounding of an audible signal from a security alarm system that can be heard continuously off the premises for more than ten (10) minutes is a civil infraction and the alarm user, in addition to any other penalties specified herein, shall be penalized by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.
B. It is a defense to a violation of this section that the continuous sounding of the alarm:
1. Assisted in saving a life or avoiding injury; or
2. Was caused by a malfunction of the alarm system equipment without the alarm user's prior knowledge of the cause of the malfunction; or
3. Was activated by an unauthorized entry or criminal activity. (Ord. 01-200, 9-18-2001)