(a) False alarms are declared to be a public nuisance and a danger that are avoidable, and by reason of the activity and responses generated, present a threat to the safety, health and welfare of the citizens of the City. The alarm holder shall reimburse the City for all costs incurred by reason of a false alarm, which shall be as follows:
Residential Alarm Holder | |
Number of False Alarms per Year | Amount of Penalty per Occurrence |
1-6 | $0.00 |
7-12 | $75.00 |
13-more | $100.00 |
Business Alarm Holder | |
Number of False Alarms per Year | Amount of Penalty per Occurrence |
1-6 | $0.00 |
7-12 | $200.00 |
13-more | $400.00 |
(b) This section imposes strict liability for all false alarms. Upon determination that the alarm is false, as defined by this chapter, then the issue of face is conclusive and fault, except as may exempted by this chapter, is not a defense to the assessments stated by this section.
(c) It shall be the sole responsibility of the alarm holder or alarm system owner to select proper equipment and qualified installers to assure proper installation of any alarm system, and property service and maintain the alarm system at all times. No claim of defective installation or age of the alarm system shall be a defense for a false alarm service charge assessed.
(Ord. 2011-6. Passed 3-1-11.)