[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Halfmoon 2-20-2019 by L.L. No. 3-2019. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall
have the following meanings:
Any fire alarm system that is designed to transmit a signal
(recorded, coded or otherwise) which terminates at the Saratoga County
Dispatch Office or at a facility responsible for monitoring such alarm
system, or any fire alarm system designed to emit an audible signal
at the exterior of the premises of the alarm installation.
Any accidental, deliberate, reckless or negligent initiation
or activation of an emergency fire alarm when any emergency situation
does not exist.
Each and every emergency fire alarm system in the Town of Halfmoon
shall be properly maintained in proper operating condition by the
building owner or his agent.
A.
The transmission of more than two false alarm signals within any
twelve-month period shall make the owner subject to a fine of not
less than $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense,
and $300 for the third and any subsequent offenses. Fines are to be
levied against the owner of the property from which said alarm emitted,
whether the alarm was caused by human error or malfunction of equipment,
except that such penalty shall not apply to false alarms intentionally
initiated by a person not under the control or supervision of the
property owner or representative.
B.
If the Fire/Code Enforcement Officer investigates and determines
that an alarm was false in nature and no valid attempt has been made
to correct the problem, this shall constitute a violation; and the
Fire/Code Enforcement Officer, the Zoning Enforcement Officer, and/or
the Code Enforcement Officer may issue appearance ticket(s) for the
violator(s) to appear in the Halfmoon Town Court to answer the charges.
There shall be no testing of emergency fire alarms which would
normally summon the appropriate fire company unless such test is first
cleared, verified and authorized by all entities and/or agencies where
such alarm terminates, including, but not limited to, the Fire Department
servicing the property and Saratoga County.
The owner of each property which contains an emergency fire
alarm as herein set forth must provide the local Fire Department and
Saratoga County with a list of three people, their addresses and telephone
numbers, who may be contacted in the event that an alarm is received.
One of those persons must immediately report to the scene of an alarm
and have the ability to grant access to the subject premises.
A.
Neither the Town of Halfmoon nor the Fire Department serving the
call shall be liable for any defects in the operation of the emergency
fire alarm system or for failure to respond appropriately/erroneous
response pursuant to the provisions of this chapter related to the
installation, operation, maintenance, transmission of the alarm or
messages, or the relaying of such systems of messages.
B.
In the event that the Town of Halfmoon or the appropriate Fire Department
finds it necessary to disconnect any signaling device, the Town of
Halfmoon and/or the Fire Department shall not incur any liability.
This chapter shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary
of State.
