8.32.030 - Alarm user permit.

A.

Every alarm user shall obtain an alarm user permit issued by the chief of police before operating an alarm system. An alarm user permit application shall be filed with the police department in a form as provided by Section 8.32.060. A separate alarm user permit is required for each alarm site. The alarm user permit application fee shall be submitted with a complete application no later than five (5) days following the alarm installation or the transfer of an existing system to a different alarm user or alarm business. An alarm user shall be responsible for the proper maintenance and operation of an alarm system and for payment of all fees and penalties under this chapter.

B.

An alarm business must not request a police response to an alarm signal for seven (7) days after the alarm user registers the alarm system with the police department, unless this provision is waived in writing by the chief of police because of imminent danger to persons or property.

C.

It is unlawful to report to the police department or other emergency service agency an alarm from an alarm system that does not have a valid alarm user permit. Alarm signals from an intrusion alarm with no permit or a suspended or revoked permit, will result in no police response. This provision shall not apply to the reporting of the sounding of a local alarm.

D.

Effective January 1, 2000, a one hundred twenty-five ($125.00) penalty per incident shall be charged to a central station and/or alarm business for each request for police response where no valid alarm user permit exists.

E.

An alarm user permit shall be valid until there is a change in ownership of the alarm system, at which time the permit shall expire. An alarm business must notify the police department of any alarm user, who has a service contract with or is monitored or maintained by the Alarm Business, who has canceled or otherwise terminated their alarm services. Alarm user permits are not transferable.

F.

Registration of an alarm system is not intended to, nor will it, create a contract, duty, or obligation, either expressed or implied, to respond. Any and all liability and consequential damage resulting from the failure to respond to a notification is hereby disclaimed and governmental immunity as provided by law is retained. By registering an alarm system with the city, the alarm user acknowledges that police response may be based on factors such as:

1.

Availability of police units;

2.

Priority of calls;

3.

Weather conditions;

4.

Traffic conditions;

5.

Emergency conditions; and

6.

Staffing levels.

(Ord. No. 2020-06, § VI, 6-3-2020)