[Code 1997, § 34-1; Ord. No. 332, 3-4-1993; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
Every person who is conveyed to any health care facility by a North Shore Fire Department ambulance shall be charged an ambulance conveyance fee as established by the village board from time to time by ordinance or resolution. Each individual who is conveyed to any health care facility in this manner shall be billed by the fire department or their agent for this service and shall be responsible for payment of such bill.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(A); Code 1997, § 34-31; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
The purpose of this article is to encourage the installation of emergency alarm systems in all structures within the village in order to provide additional protection to persons and property from fire and crime, including burglary, robbery and such other hazards as may constitute a danger to persons or property. It is anticipated that such installations will provide a technique of early detection that will permit the police and fire departments to increase the present level of protection to persons and property.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(B); Code 1997, § 34-32; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ALARM SYSTEM
Means fire and/or burglar and/or other detection systems, as follows:
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM
Means any other device not included below, designed to alert danger to persons or property, including, but not limited to, gas alarms, swimming pool entry and defective central heating systems.
FIRE OR SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM
Means any device designed to automatically, by electronic or mechanical means, detect the existence of fire or smoke, and when activated, automatically sound an alarm, either audible or visual, or transmit a signal or message, or any combination of the above.
HOLD-UP/ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEM
Means any device designed to initiate, by manual means, a signal, either audible or visual, or transmit a signal or message, or any combination of the above to alert the police department of a hold-up or robbery in progress.
INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM
Means any device designed to detect an unauthorized entry into a residence or place of business and automatically sound an alarm, either audible or visual, or transmit a signal or message, or any combination of the above.
STRUCTURE
Means any building built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, except for accessory buildings as permitted by section 104-4.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(C); Code 1997, § 34-33; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
Any alarm system installed in the village shall conform to the village electrical code, the National Electrical Code, and NFPA No. 72, as adopted by the state, which standard is incorporated herein by reference. Adjoining condominium units shall, in addition to conforming to the foregoing minimum standards, require a minimum 85- decibel or 15 percent above ambient noise level audible sounding device to be located in any adjoining condominium unit, which device shall activate in case of fire, and have the capability of being reset from the control panel in any condominium unit so adjoined. Such alarm systems shall also conform, where applicable, to the minimum specifications set forth in the building code of the village and all other applicable provisions of the state code and of this Code. Only devices and equipment approved and tested by a recognized independent testing agency will be accepted.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(D); Code 1997, § 34-34; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001; Ord. No. 11-621, 9-8-2011]
(a) 
Required. A permit shall be required for each alarm system now installed on premises within the village or installed after the effective date of Ordinance No. 338, provided that such system, upon activation, automatically initiates notification, whether direct or indirect, to the police or fire departments.
(b) 
Permit fee. A permit fee, in such amount as may be established by the village board from time to time by ordinance or resolution, for each alarm system shall be paid at the time of filing an appropriate application for a permit and thereafter on an annual basis during the month of January of each calendar year. Permits shall be required prior to the installation of any new alarm systems after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived.
(c) 
Not required for single-family dwelling. Nothing in this section shall require a permit for a single-family dwelling.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(E); Code 1997, § 34-35; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
(a) 
Prior to the installation of any fire alarm system, a detailed plan and specification of the entire system shall be submitted to the North Shore Fire Department for review and conditional approval. Such plan shall show the location of all proposed devices. Such application shall be filed on forms providing such information as is necessary to evaluate and act upon the application. The application form shall be signed by proposed permittee, and in doing so the proposed permittee shall agree to pay any and all service fees and/or forfeitures that may be imposed as a result of operation of the system within 15 days. The permittee, by signing the permit application, agrees to comply with the requirements of this article and understands that fees not paid by 15 days of receipt of the invoice shall be considered delinquent, and as of the date of such delinquency, automatically authorizes the village clerk to place the amounts then due and owing to the village upon the village tax roll; all proceedings in relation to the collection of general property taxes and to the return and sale of property for delinquent taxes shall apply to those fees if they are not paid within the time required for the payment of taxes upon real estate.
(b) 
Upon the completion of installation, the system shall be tested by a company representative or by the installer in the presence of a member of the police chief and the North Shore Fire Department to ensure that the system operates in conformance to the specifications as approved.
(c) 
Subsequent tests of all alarm systems shall be made at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer and a report of such test shall be kept on-site for the fire department. At a minimum, all devices must be tested annually and the records of those tests must be kept on-site and made available for review by fire department personnel upon their request.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(F); Code 1997, § 34-36; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 97-409, 12-18-1997; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
(a) 
Alarm system permits. No person shall install an alarm system or use or possess an operative alarm system in the village without having a permit in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(b) 
False/nuisance alarm. No person owning, using or possessing an alarm system shall cause or permit the giving of a false alarm, whether intentional, accidental or otherwise.
(c) 
False/nuisance fire alarm. No person shall cause or permit the giving of a false fire alarm, whether intentional, accidental or otherwise.
(d) 
Audible security alarms. No person shall use or install an alarm system that upon activation shall emit an audible alarm unless such system shall automatically shut off the audible portion of the alarm within ten minutes after being activated. Such system shall not automatically reset the system or device causing the alarm that could cause additional alarms.
(e) 
Security alarm testing. No person shall test any system connected directly to the police department more than once monthly. The test shall not consist of more than two signals to the police department. Schools, health care facilities and financial institutions shall be exempt from this subsection.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(G); Code 1997, § 34-37; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
All new structures within the village shall be required to install fire detection systems when constructed. Structures existing on July 7, 1994, except one-family and two-family dwellings, are required to install such systems without delay. Alarm systems for structures existing on July 7, 1994, must be completely installed within 90 days of receipt of approval of the system from the police chief and the North Shore Fire Department. Further, the installer must notify the North Shore Fire Department within 15 days after completion of the installation, requesting an inspection of the alarm system.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(H); Code 1997, § 34-38; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
The remodeling of any residence or the rebuilding of any residence destroyed from any cause that exceeds 25 percent of the equalized valuation will be required to conform to this article.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(J); Code 1997, § 34-40; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 96-367, 3-7-1996; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
(a) 
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
FALSE ALARM
Means a signal from an alarm system or individual received by the police department, whether directly or indirectly, necessitating response by the police department when an actual emergency situation does not exist.
NUISANCE ALARM
Means a signal from an automated alarm system or individual prompting a response by the police department where no emergency exists and is not the direct result of negligence, carelessness, improper placement or installation, or reckless behavior on the part of the owner, tenant or occupant.
(b) 
Penalty for first violation. For the first violation in any calendar year of subsection (a) of this section, the person in violation shall be issued a warning by the police department.
(c) 
Penalty for succeeding violations. For the second and succeeding violations of subsection (a) of this section in any calendar year, the person in violation shall be subject to service charges as determined by the village board from time to time. If any service charge is not paid within 60 days of a billing date, the charge will be placed on the property owner's real estate tax bill.
(d) 
Penalty after sale of property. When a property owned by a person who has violated subsection (a) of this section is sold to another person, the first violation thereafter shall be treated as an initial violation and penalized accordingly.
(e) 
False alarm by commercial company. Each false alarm originated by a commercial alarm company without the prior notification to the police department shall be punished, upon conviction, as provided in section 1-13.
(f) 
Appeal. Any person who has been assessed any penalty or service charge pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall have a right to appeal by filing a written request for reconsideration with the village manager within 30 days after receipt of notice of a penalty or service charge. The village manager shall have the authority to affirm, cancel or modify any penalty or service charge. A decision of the village manager may be appealed to the public safety committee of the village board by filing a written notice of appeal with the village clerk within ten days after a written decision of the village manager. The procedure for such an appeal shall be in accordance with section 11-32. The public safety committee shall have the authority to affirm, amend or reverse the decision of the village manager or take such other action deemed appropriate.
[Code 1997, § 34-41; Ord. No. 97-409, 12-18-1997; Ord. No. 98-410, 2-12-1998; Ord. No. 98-417, 6-4-1998; Ord. No. 98-425, 12-3-1998; Ord. No. 99-427, 1-7-1999; Ord. No. 00-446, 2-3-2000; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
(a) 
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
FALSE FIRE ALARM
Means a signal from an alarm system or individual received by the police department or North Shore Fire Department, whether directly or indirectly, necessitating response by the police department and/or fire department and where no emergency situation exists. An emergency situation exists where responding personnel are required to employ specialized skill or training to mitigate a hazard to persons or property.
NUISANCE ALARM
Means a signal from an automated alarm system or individual prompting a response by the police department and/or fire department where no emergency exists and is not the direct result of negligence, carelessness, improper placement or installation, or reckless behavior on the part of the owner, tenant, or occupant.
(b) 
Penalty for first violation. For the first violation in any calendar year of subsection (a) of this section, the person or occupancy in violation shall be issued a warning.
(c) 
Penalty for succeeding violations—One- and two-family residences. For the second and succeeding violations of subsection (a) of this section in any calendar year, the person in violation shall be subject to service charges for one- and two-family residences as determined by the village board from time to time. If any service charge is not paid within 30 days of a billing date, the charge will be placed on the real estate tax bill of the property for which the alarm permit was issued.
(d) 
Penalty for violations—All other properties. For any violation of subsection (a) of this section, the person or occupancy in violation shall be liable for service charges for all other properties (other than one- and two-family residential) in an amount as determined by the village board from time to time. "Person or occupancy in violation" shall not include the village or any school district which levies taxes in the village. If any service charge is not paid within 60 days of a billing date, the charge will be placed on the real estate tax bill of the property for which the alarm permit was issued. In the case of a juvenile, the citation will be issued to the parents of a minor responsible for a false alarm.
(e) 
Penalty after sale of property. When a property owned by a person who has violated this section is sold to another person, the first violation thereafter shall be treated as an initial violation and penalized accordingly.
(f) 
False fire alarm by a commercial alarm company. Each false fire alarm originated by a commercial alarm company without the prior notification to the police department or North Shore Fire Department shall be punished, upon conviction, as provided in section 1-13.
(g) 
Appeal. Any person who is identified by the North Shore Fire Department or the police department as having caused or permitted the giving of a false fire alarm under this section shall have a right of appeal by filing a written request for reconsideration with the public safety committee of the whole of the village board. A written notice of appeal shall be filed with the village clerk within 30 days after receipt of notice of a penalty, service charge, or violation. The procedure for such an appeal shall be in accordance with section 11-32. The public safety committee shall have the authority to affirm, cancel or modify any penalty, service charge, or violation status.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(K); Code 1997, § 34-42; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 97-409, 12-18-1997; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
(a) 
Grounds for suspension. The police chief may suspend or revoke a permit where the permittee has continuously failed to comply with the provisions of this article, or whenever an alarm system actuates excessive false alarms and thereby constitutes a public nuisance, or whenever the application for a permit contains a statement of a material fact, which statement is false.
(b) 
Nuisance. For the purpose of this section, any system that produces ten or more alarms within any calendar year, absent any extenuating circumstances, can be deemed as a public nuisance and the alarm permit shall be suspended or revoked at the discretion of the police chief.
(c) 
Hearing. Before a permit issued pursuant to this article may be revoked, a hearing must be held before the police chief. Notice setting forth the time, place and nature of the hearing shall be sent by mail or delivered to the permittee at the address shown on the permit application not less than seven days prior to the hearing.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(L); Code 1997, § 34-43; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 96-367, 3-7-1996; Ord. No. 97-409, 12-18-1997; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001]
(a) 
Any person who has been denied an alarm system permit or had a permit suspended or revoked by the police chief shall have a right to appeal that decision to the public safety committee of the village board. A written notice of appeal shall be filed with the village clerk within ten days after the decision. The public safety committee may affirm, amend or reverse the decision of the chief or take other action deemed appropriate.
(b) 
Such appeal shall be heard by the public safety committee within 30 days or as soon as practical thereafter the filing of the appeal.
(c) 
The village clerk shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant. Such notice shall be given by registered or certified mail or personal delivery not less than seven days before the hearing.
[Code 1967, § 30.001(12)(M); Code 1997, § 34-44; Ord. No. 94-338, 7-7-1994; Ord. No. 97-409, 12-18-1997; Ord. No. 01-480, 6-7-2001; Ord. No. 26-763, 1-13-2026]
(a) 
Any person who shall violate any of the terms or provisions of this article, other than section 11-29 or 11-30, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in section 1-13.
(b) 
Each day's continuance of such violation shall be construed to be a separate offense and shall be subject to a forfeiture in the Bond Schedule as adopted by the Village Board from time to time, or between $1,000.00 and $2,500.00, whichever is more, together with the costs of the action.