DIVISION 2. - ALARM USER PERMITS

Sec. 16-50. - Required.#

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an alarm system without a valid alarm user's permit.

(b)

All alarm user permits shall be acquired from the city upon filing of an application with the office of public safety director or his designee.

(c)

All alarm users shall report any changes on their permit to the public safety director or his designee in order to maintain a valid alarm permit.

(d)

If a business has one or more alarm systems protecting two or more separate structures having different addresses, a separate permit will be required for each structure.

(e)

Failure to obtain and maintain a valid alarm permit shall result in a fine of $50.00 for the first offense and $100.00 for each additional offense.

(Code 1994, § 16-41; Ord. of 1-6-1993(3), § 2; Ord. of 11-8-1999)

Sec. 16-51. - Application; emergency notification and reporting service information.#

(a)

Applications. Applications for alarm user permits shall be made on forms provided by the police department. Each application shall state the name, address and telephone number of the applicant's property to be serviced by the alarm, and the name, address and telephone number of the applicant's residence, if different. If the applicant's alarm is serviced by an alarm company, the application shall also include the name, address and telephone number of that company.

(b)

Emergency notification. Each application for an alarm user permit shall list an emergency telephone number of the user or his representative to permit prompt notification of alarm calls and facilities assisting the police in the inspection of the property. Changes in emergency telephone numbers shall be kept current, and failure to provide updated information may constitute grounds for revocation of the permit.

(c)

Reporting service information. Each holder of an alarm user permit shall immediately notify the police department in writing of any and all changes in the information filed with the city regarding such permit. Failure to do so shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permit.

(Code 1994, § 16-42; Ord. of 1-6-1993(3), § 3)

Sec. 16-52. - Issuance of permit decals.#

A decal with the alarm user's permit number, name and permit address will be issued with the alarm user permit. This decal should be prominently posted on or near the front entrance to the premises so that the information provided on the decal is visible from the outside of the structure. If the alarm user does not wish to display a decal, then the alarm user has the option of using his address as the mode of identification for the permit. The alarm user shall signify this on his permit.

(Code 1994, § 16-43; Ord. of 1-6-1993(3), § 4)

Sec. 16-53. - Requirements for permit.#

In order to qualify for an alarm user permit, the user's alarm system shall comply with the following requirements: (1)

All alarm systems shall have a backup power supply that will become effective in the event of a power failure or outage in the source of electricity from the utility company.

(2)

All alarm systems which utilize an audible bell, horn, siren or other sound-emitting device shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff device which will deactivate the alarm system within 15 minutes after activation.

(Code 1994, § 16-44; Ord. of 1-6-1993(3), § 5)