[Adopted 2-18-1986 by L.L. No. 1-1986;
amended in its entirety 1-18-2018 by L.L. No. 1-2018]
The purpose of this article is to provide regulations and standards
applicable to alarm systems and alarm users so as to reduce the incidence
of false burglar and fire alarms, maximize the efficient use of police
personnel and resources and provide efficient police protection to
Village residents.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall
apply:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any combination of components which is used to transmit a
signal directly or indirectly by a third party to the Police Department.
Any alarm device which, when activated, causes a response by the Police
Department shall be deemed to be an alarm system.
ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION
The installation, replacement or significant modification
of an alarm system. An expenditure of over $500 for modification of
an existing alarm system shall be deemed to be a significant modification
of said system.
ALARM USER
Any person, or entity that owns, operates, uses or maintains
or permits to be used or maintained an alarm system.
ALARM USER PERMIT
A permit issued by the Old Brookville Police Department to
operate and maintain an approved alarm system.
APPROVED ALARM INSTALLER
A person or firm that has been approved by the Old Brookville
Police Department as meeting the adopted minimum qualifications and
experience to be an approved alarm installer.
APPROVED ALARM SYSTEM
An alarm system that has been certified by an approved alarm
installer to comply with the current standards and regulations established
by the Old Brookville Police Department and for which an alarm user
permit was issued and currently in force.
FALSE ALARM
Any message or signal which is transmitted directly or indirectly
to the Police Department to which the Police Department responds and
which signal or message is not the result of a criminal offense, fire
or other emergency. The transmitting of a message or signal due to
an equipment malfunction shall be deemed to be a false alarm and not
an emergency.
VILLAGE
The Village of Upper Brookville.
It shall be a violation of this article:
A. For any alarm user to permit, allow or undertake the installation
of an alarm system in the Village which is not an approved alarm system.
B. For any alarm user to operate or permit or allow the operation of
an alarm system in the Village which is not an approved alarm system,
or one for which an alarm user permit has not been issued.
C. For any alarm user to fail to pay a false alarm charge within 30
days after receiving notice from the Village to pay such charge.
D. For any alarm user to fail to obtain certification or recertification
of their alarm system as required pursuant to this chapter within
30 days.
The Board of Trustees may, by resolution, promulgate rules,
regulations and standards and increase or modify fees and monetary
fines, in its sole discretion, to ensure the quality, efficiency and
effectiveness of the enforcement, interpretation and implementation
of this article.
Any person who violates or fails to comply with §
78-3 or
78-7 of this article shall commit a violation as defined in the New York State Penal Law which shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II.