[Ord. No. 719 §1, 3-8-1993]
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following definitions shall
apply:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any mechanical or electrical device which is designed to
be activated manually or automatically upon the detection of an unauthorized
entry, intrusion or other emergency in or on any building, structure,
facility or premises through the omission of a sound or transmission
of a signal or message.
ALARM USER
A person who uses an alarm system to protect any building
structure facility or premises.
AUTOMATIC DIALING DEVICE
An alarm system that automatically dials a specific telephone
number and transmits an emergency message by a recording over regular
telephone lines when activated.
DIRECT SIGNAL ALARM SYSTEM
An alarm system which provides for a special telephone line
that is directly connected to the Police Department which omits a
sound or transmits a signal or both when activated.
FALSE ALARM
Any activation of an alarm system intentionally or by inadvertence,
negligence or unintentional act to which the City of Pine Lawn Police
Department responds, including activation caused by the malfunction
of the alarm system, except that the following shall not be considered
false alarms:
1.
When the Chief of Police determines that an alarm has been caused
by the malfunction of the indicator at the Police Department.
2.
When the Chief of Police determines that an alarm has been caused
by damage, testing or repair of telephone equipment or lines by the
telephone company, provided that such incidents are promptly reported
to the telephone company.
3.
When an alarm is caused by an attempted and unauthorized or
illegal entry, of which three (3) is visible evidence.
4.
When an alarm is followed by a call to the Police Department
cancelling the alarm by giving proper information prior to the arrival
of the Police Department at the source of the alarm.
5.
When the Chief of Police determines that an alarm has been caused
by a malfunction of electrical power beyond the control of the alarm
user.
[Ord. No. 719 §2, 3-8-1993]
A. All
false alarms to which the Police Department responds shall result
in the following charge to the alarm user:
1. A warning for the first (1st) three (3) false alarms in any calendar
year.
2. A twenty-five dollar ($25.00) service charge for the fourth (4th)
or any subsequent false alarm in any calendar year.
B. Upon
determination by the Police Department that a false alarm was occurred,
the Police Department shall send a notice to the alarm user notifying
the user of the determination and directing payment within ten (10)
days of any service charge that may be due.
C. The Police Department shall cancel any notice or service charge upon satisfactory proof by the alarm user that a particular alarm falls within the exceptions enumerated in Subsection
(A) hereof.
D. Refusal
to pay any such service charge within ten (10) days of such notice
shall constitute a violation of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 719 §3, 3-8-1993]
No person shall install or use an automatic dialing device which
is programmed to dial the Police Department's telephone number. Within
ninety (90) days of the effective date of this Chapter, all automatic
dialing devices shall be programmed to dial any consenting person
who may relay the emergency message to the Police Department by live
voice. The alarm user of such device shall be responsible for having
his/her alarm system reprogrammed within the ninety (90) day time
period.
[Ord. No. 719 §4, 3-8-1993]
No person shall install or use an audible alarm which is equipped
with an exterior sound-producing device such as a gong, buzzer, siren,
bell or horn unless the same shall be equipped within a fifteen (15)
minute timer. Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this
Chapter, any alarm user having an audible alarm shall be responsible
for equipping it with a fifteen (15) minute timer.
[Ord. No. 719 §5, 3-8-1993]
Any person who installs, maintains, sells, leases, services,
repairs, alters, replaces, moves or installs any alarm system or causes
the same to be sold, leased, maintained, serviced, repaired, altered,
replaced, moved or installed in or on any building, structure, facility
or premises shall be properly licensed under ordinances of St. Louis
County as the same pertains to the licensing and regulation for the
installation and use of alarm systems.
[Ord. No. 719 §6, 3-8-1993]
Any alarm user shall register such alarm system with the Police
Department of the City within one (1) week after installation. No
charge for any false alarm shall be made during the first (1st) two
(2) weeks after the registration of said alarm.