Sec. 20-135. - Maintenance; false alarm fees; acts of God; disconnection after three false alarms.

(a)

All fire alarm systems connected to the fire division shall be maintained in good operating condition at all times.

(b)

If a fire alarm system connected to the fire division transmits an alarm signal condition to the fire division through a mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation or negligence of the user, his employees or agents, the fire chief may assess the owner a false alarm nuisance service fee of $100.00 for each false alarm in excess of three false alarms occurring within a calendar year. All fees assessed hereunder shall be paid to the finance director for deposit into the special fire equipment fund.

(c)

False fire alarms caused by acts of God, including, but not limited to, power outages, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, thunderstorms or adverse weather or atmospheric disturbances shall not be deemed to be a false fire alarm.

(d)

The chief of the fire division may authorize the disconnection of any fire alarm system from the municipal fire alarm system if, after three false alarms, such system in the opinion of the fire chief, is not maintained in good operating condition.

(Code 1994, § 20-101; Ord. of 5-13-1991(4), § 9-9; Ord. of 5-14-2018(2), § 1)