Ordinance - #89-07 - 04/25/1989 - Laserfiche WebLink

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False Alarms Ordinance Page 3 repeated. This process shall be repeated for each and every false alarm in excess of two (2) false police alarms and in excess of one (1) false fire alarm during each calendar year. Duration of Permit. All permits, unless otherwise revoked, will expire at the end of each calendar year. Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter are not applicable.to audible alarms affixed to automobiles. Exceptions. If any business or residence has two or more separate alarm systems only one security alarm permit shall be required per location. In assessing any penalties for repeat false alarms, a business or residence with two or more separate alarm systems, shall be treated as having one system in reference to the amount of false alarms permitted prior to being penalized. No false alarms, as defined herein, shall be accrued toward the two (2) alarm limit during the sixty (60) day period after the initial installation of an alarm system at a location. REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES. False Alarm Reports. The Chief of Police may, at his discretion, require a false alarm report to be filed by the alarm user with the Chief of Police, within a time period to be specified by the Chief of Police. If the Chief of Police determines that a false alarm has occurred at an address, the alarm user at that address may submit a written report to the Chief of Police to explain the cause of the alarm activation. If the Chief of Police determines that the alarm was caused by conditions beyond the control of the alarm user, the alarm will not be counted as a false alarm at that address. False alarms will be excused if they are the result of an effort or order to upgrade, install, test, or maintain an alarm system and if the Police Department is given adequate notice in advance of said upgrade, installation, test and maintenance. PROHIBITIONS. Alarm Systems Utilizing Taping or Prerecorded Messages, No person shall install, monitor or use and possess an operative alarm which utilizes taped or prerecorded messages which deliver a telephone alarm message to the Anoka County Communication Center or the Ramsey Police or Fire Departments directly or via City administration lines. PERMIT FEES. Fees. The fees for alarm user's permits shall be as set forth by City Council resolution for police alarm systems and for fire alarm systems.