(A) Alarm standards. The Chief of Police may recommend to the City Council minimum standards for the construction, maintenance, inspection, and approval of alarms. The standards will become effective upon adoption by City Council resolution, and thereafter all alarms must meet or exceed the standards before being licensed.
(B) False alarm reports required. A report must be filed with the Chief of Police by the alarm user within ten working days after any false alarm transmitted to the Police Department. The report must contain information specified by the Chief of Police.
(C) Audible alarm requirements. Audible alarms must meet the following requirements.
(1) An audible alarm user must post a notice, containing the name and telephone number of persons to be notified for repairs or service to the alarm during any hour of the day or night that the alarm may be activated. This information may alternatively be on file with the Police Department. The notice must be posted at the main entrance to the building or near the alarm in a position legible from ground level.
(2) No audible alarm may have a signal similar to police or fire sirens.
(3) Audible alarms must have an automatic shut-off to silence the alarm within a period not to exceed 20 minutes.
(D) Automatic dialing device. No person may install, use, or maintain an automatic dialing device.
(E) Alarm agent. No person may act as an alarm agent unless employed by a licensed alarm business.
(Prior Code, § 111.152) Penalty, see § 112.99