§ 3.88.100. False alarms—Service charges and grounds for revocation.

(a)

The intentional activation of a false alarm will result in the permanent revocation of the alarm permit.

(b)

The activation of a false alarm due to the negligence of the alarm user or authorized operator will result in the assessment of a $25 service charge to the user to defray the cost of responding to the alarm location.

(c)

The activation of three false alarms caused by malfunctioning of the alarm system within a calendar year will result in a $25 service charge being assessed to the alarm user to defray the cost of responding to the alarm location.

(d)

A fourth false alarm in a calendar year caused by negligence or malfunctioning will result in revocation of the alarm permit.

(e)

An alarm permit revoked for false alarms due to malfunctions may be automatically reinstated upon proof from the person servicing the alarm system that it has been repaired and upon payment of a $50 fee.

(f)

No fee shall be assessed or sanctions imposed for false alarms activated by storms, electrical failures, natural disasters, acts of God or other events not under the control of the alarm user or the fault of the alarm system.

(g)

The permit application form prescribed by the Sheriff shall require the alarm user to provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two persons to respond to the premises when the alarm system is activated. If a responsible party fails to respond to an alarm signal, the Sheriff may revoke the alarm system permit.

(h)

The Sheriff may revoke an alarm permit for failure to pay any charges or fees required under this chapter.

(Prior code § 3509; Ord. 3027, 03/12/85)