§ 28-75. Fines.

(a)

An alarm user shall be subject to fines, depending on the number of false alarms emitted from an alarm system within a 12-month period from the date of registration or renewal based upon the following schedule:

Number of False Alarms	Fines
1—4	$0.00
5 or more	$50.00 each

 

(b)

In addition, any person, operating a non-registered alarm system (never acquired) will be subject to a citation and assessment of a $100.00 fine for each false alarm, in addition to any other fines.

(c)

An alarm user shall have the option of attending an alarm user awareness class in lieu of paying one prescribed fine.

(d)

If cancellation occurs prior to law enforcement, EMS and/or fire department arrival on scene, this is not a false alarm for the purpose of fines, and no fines will be assessed.

(e)

The alarm company shall be issued a civil citation if the officer responding to the false alarm determines that an on site employee of the alarm company directly caused the false alarm. In this situation it will not be counted against the alarm user.

(f)

The alarm company can be issued a civil citation for failure to verify if the alarm administrator determines the existence of a consistent pattern or written policy against verification.

(g)

The alarm company can be fined if the alarm administrator determines that an alarm company employee made a false statement concerning the inspection of an alarm site or the performance of an alarm system.

(h)

If the activation of an alarm system results from an act of nature, it will not be considered a false alarm for the purpose of fines, and no fines will be assessed. Lightning and weather related activations will be considered as an act of nature.

(Ord. of 6-5-00, § 7)