For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"Alarm owner"
means the person who is actually responsible for the operation and maintenance of the premises in which the alarm system is installed or located.
"Alarm system"
means any device, whether known as a burglar alarm, robbery alarm or intrusion alarm, direct dial telephone device, audible or silent alarm, or by any other name, which is used for the detection of an unauthorized entry into a building, structure or facility, or to signal the commission of an unlawful act. It includes those devices which emit a signal within the protected premises only, are supervised by the proprietor of the premises where located, and are otherwise known as "proprietary alarm systems." Auxiliary devices installed by a telephone company to protect telephone company systems which might be damaged or disrupted by the use of an alarm system are not included in this definition.
"Audible alarm"
means a device designed to notify persons in the immediate vicinity of the protective premises by emission of an audible sound of an unauthorized entry on the premises or the commission of an unlawful act.
"Direct dial device"
means a device which is connected to a telephone line and upon activation automatically dials a predetermined telephone number and transmits a message or signal indicating a need for response.
"False alarm"
means an alarm signal activated by causes other than the commission or attempted commission of an unlawful act which the alarm system is designed to detect. An alarm signal activated by violent conditions of nature or other extraordinary circumstances not subject to the control of the alarm owners shall not constitute a false alarm.
"Siren"
means any audible noise similar to that which must be sounded by an authorized emergency vehicle.
(Prior code § 112.01)
It is unlawful for any alarm owner to use any alarm system which is equipped with a direct dial device, which when activated, automatically dials any telephone number in the office of the sheriff-coroner or to any office of the city.
(Prior code § 112.02)
A. 
For every audible alarm, the alarm owner thereof must post the name and phone number of a person to be notified to render repair or service during any hour of the day or night during which the audible alarm is operated.
B. 
An audible alarm shall terminate its operation or audible alarm and automatically reset within 30 minutes of being activated.
C. 
It is unlawful to install an alarm system which upon activation emits a sound similar to a siren.
(Prior code § 112.03)
All alarm systems shall be equipped with an uninterrupted power supply in such a manner that failure or interruption of the normal electrical utility power shall not activate the alarm system. This auxiliary power supply must be capable of at least four hours of operation.
(Prior code § 112.04)
After any false alarm, the alarm owner shall, upon the written request of the police chief submit a written report to the police chief describing action taken or to be taken to eliminate the cause of the false alarm. This report shall be submitted within 10 days after a written request by the police chief.
(Prior code § 112.06)
Violations of this chapter may be prosecuted in the same manner as any other infraction. However, upon violation of Section 8.04.070, the chief of police shall serve a written notice on the alarm owner describing the violation and specifying that the cause of the violation shall be corrected within 10 days from the date of service of the written notice. No further action shall be taken unless the chief of police determines that the causes of the violation have not been removed or fully corrected within the time period specified in this section.
(Prior code § 112.08)
Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $250.
(Prior code § 112.99)