For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXCESSIVE FALSE ALARMS. It shall be unlawful for any person or entity who owns or controls property in the city on which an alarm system is installed to issue, cause to be issued, or permit the issuance of more than three false alarms in a 12-month period. A person or entity who owns or controls property on which the alarm system is installed shall receive a warning from the city for each false alarm. There shall be no distinction between fire and security false alarms.
FALSE ALARMS. The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists.
PENALTY. The person or entity in violation of this chapter shall pay as a penalty, this sum shall be subject to the fee/fine structure set by the city.
(Prior Code, § 38-163) (Ord. 22-01, passed 2-14-2022)