(a) Subscriber responsibility. It shall be the duty of the alarm subscriber to properly use the alarm system and to maintain it mechanically and technically to insure safe and responsible operation and minimize the number of false alarms. If the Chief of Police determines that the system lacks in quality, components, servicing, or is improperly used by the alarm subscriber, the Chief may require modifications be made to the system to comply with this chapter. The Police Chief, from time to time, may establish minimum standards for the operation, maintenance, and servicing of alarm systems.
(b) Audible alarm systems. An audible alarm shall automatically terminate its operation within fifteen (15) minutes and the audible alarm system shall reset automatically within thirty (30) minutes of being activated; however, there shall be no automatic reset on the bell or other audible device.
(c) Direct dial alarms. No person shall install, use or cause to be used, any device which, when activated, automatically dials a public telephone line of the City or the Police or Fire Department. Any automatic telephone dialing system shall dial to and the message shall be received by a live answering service, such as a private alarm dispatch center.
(d) Simulated alarms. No person shall operate or use any alarm system that emits a sound similar to that of an emergency vehicle, siren or civil defense warning system or activates for any purpose other than detecting and reporting an unauthorized entry upon the premises protected by such alarm system or to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention.
(§ 2, Ord. 918-NS, eff. April 15, 1986)