As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any fire alarm causing to direct notification to a fire department
through an alarm panel, switchboard or alarm lines, due to misuse,
accident, improper supervision, or equipment malfunction and not due
to an unpreventable unavoidable outside cause.
A system used for the detection of fire, smoke or similar
hazards containing automatic detecting device(s) which actuate an
alarm signal, requiring response by fire suppression forces. It includes
protective signaling systems or devices designed to transmit alarms
and supervisory and trouble signals necessary for the protection of
life and property.
A.
In the case of a false alarm, the local Fire Official shall investigate
or cause to be investigated and keep a record of said alarm on file.
If, in the opinion of the Fire Official, an investigation discloses
that the false alarm was due to misuse, accident, improper supervision,
or equipment malfunction and was not due to an unpreventable, unavoidable
outside cause, the Fire Official shall provide notice and order corrective
action of the violation(s).
B.
The Fire Official shall serve on the owner of the building a written
order stating the nature of the violation(s) and the date by which
the violation(s) must be corrected according to the provisions of
the Uniform Fire Code.
Any person who, after receiving notice of the malfunction of
the fire alarm system, and a written order pursuant to the Uniform
Fire Code, and is provided an opportunity to correct the malfunction,
refuses or neglects to comply with such order, may be subject to a
penalty as set forth below in addition to any other penalties issued
under state law or regulation for improper installation or maintenance
of a fire alarm system:
A.
An activated fire alarm system shall not be cleared or reset until
it has been clearly determined that the activation is not due to smoke
or other fire conditions on the premises where the system is located,
and, in the case where a fire department has been dispatched, an activated
fire alarm system shall not be cleared or reset without approval from
a responding fire department officer, the Fire Official, or a member
of the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
B.
Violation of this article may subject the violator, or the building
owner, occupant, or tenant, to a fine of not more than $500. It is
not the responsibility of the fire department officer, the Fire Official,
any member of the Bureau of Fire Prevention, or any agent of the Borough
of Rocky Hill or the fire department to clear or reset an activated
fire alarm system.
A.
Failure to report. It shall be a violation of this article for any
person or persons, having knowledge of the same, to fail to report
to the Police Department and/or the Fire Official, immediately, the
occurrence of any fire or attempted arson or to fail to report the
spill or leakage of any flammable or combustible liquid or gas or
of any hazardous material.
Neither the Borough nor its agents or employees assume any obligation
whatsoever concerning the adequacy, operation or maintenance of any
fire alarm system. Neither the Borough nor its agents or employees
assume any liability whatsoever for any failure of any fire alarm
system, or for any act or omission or commission relating to any such
alarm system.
