[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Brick 8-12-1980
by Ord. No. 396-80 (Ch. 81 of 1989 Code). Amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Uniform construction codes — See Ch. 145.
Noise from alarms — See Ch. 281, § 281-7B(12).
A.
ALARM AGENT
ALARM BUSINESS
ALARM SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC DIALING SERVICE
CENTRAL STATION
DIRECT CONNECT
DIRECT LINE
ENUNCIATOR
FALSE ALARM
INTERCONNECT
LICENSED ANSWERING SERVICE
LOCAL ALARM SYSTEM
MODIFIED CENTRAL STATION
PERSON
POLICE CHIEF
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRIMARY TRUNK LINE
PROPRIETOR ALARM
REMOTE SIGNALING SYSTEM
SIGNAL LINE
SPECIAL TRUNK LINE
SUBSCRIBER
TELEPHONE COMPANY
TOWNSHIP
Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following
terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given
herein:
Any person employed by an alarm business, whose duties include the
altering, installing, maintaining, moving, repairing, replacing, selling,
servicing, responding to or causing of others to respond to an alarm device.
Any business operated by a person for a profit, which business engages
in the activity of installing, leasing, maintaining, repairing, replacing,
selling, servicing or responding to an alarm device or which causes any of
these activities to take place.
The combination of sensory apparatus and related hardware which,
when activated by the appropriate stimulus, provides a signal making known
the existence of an emergency situation normally involving a fire or criminal
act and requiring immediate investigation and response by a fire company,
law enforcement agency, alarm agent or other person or agency.
An alarm device which automatically sends over regular telephone
lines, by direct connection or otherwise, a prerecorded voice message or coded
signal indicating the existence of the emergency situation that the alarm
system is designed to detect.
A communications center receiving signals from an alarm signaling
device which is operated for its subscribers. Such central location is maintained
and supervised on a continuous basis by trained operators and guards who will
take appropriate action upon receipt of an emergency signal from an alarm
signal device, including the relaying of such information directly to the
Police Department communications center and/or the dispatching of guards to
the subscriber's premises.
Any alarm signaling system other than an automatic dialing device
which, when activated by an alarm signaling device, transmits a signal directly
to the communications center of the Police Department.
A telephone line leading directly from a central station to the communications
center of the Police Department that is for use only to report emergency signals
on a person-to-person basis.
The instrumentation of an alarm console at the receiving terminal
of a signal line which, through both visual and audible signals, shows when
an alarm device at a particular location has been activated or may also indicate
line trouble.
The activation of an alarm device not justified by a real emergency.
Such terminology does not include alarms caused by hurricanes, tornadoes,
earthquakes or other such conditions.
To connect an alarm system to a voice grade telephone line either
directly or through a mechanical device that utilizes a standard telephone
for the purpose of using the telephone line to transmit an emergency message
upon the activation of the alarm system.
A telephone answering service providing, among its services, the
service of receiving, on a continuous basis, through trained employees, emergency
signals from an automatic dialing device and thereafter immediately relaying
the message by live voice over a special trunk line to the communications
center of the Police Department.
A signaling system which, when activated, causes an audible and/or
visual signaling device to be activated in or on the premises within which
the system is installed.
A communication center which receives alarm signals by a central
alarm and is operated by an alarm business or its subscribers. Such "modified
central station" is not listed by Underwriters' Laboratories (UL).
Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company
or organization of any kind.
The Chief of Police of the Township of Brick or his designated representative
or, in the absence of a Chief of Police, the Director of Public Safety.
The Police Department of the Township of Brick.
A telephone line leading directly into the communications center
of the Police Department for the purpose of handling emergency calls on a
person-to-person basis and which is identified as such by a specific number
listing among the emergency numbers listed in the telephone directory issued
by the telephone company and covering the service area within the Police Department's
jurisdiction.
An alarm device which is not under contract with an alarm business
for any response to an emergency signal when the alarm is activated.
An alarm signaling system which, when activated by an alarm device,
transmits a signal from an alarm signaling device to a central location, other
than the Police Department, where appropriate action is taken to investigate
and respond to the signal.
A line not connected to any regular telephone switching network and
leading into the communications center of the Police Department or to the
alarm console indicators of either a central station or modified central station.
A telephone line leading into the communications center of the Police
Department and having the primary purpose of handling emergency signals or
messages originating either directly or through a central location from automatic
dialing devices.
A person who buys, leases or otherwise obtains an alarm signaling
system and thereafter contracts with or hires an alarm business to monitor
and/or service the alarm device.
The utility that furnishes telephone services to the Township of
Brick, namely New Jersey Bell Telephone Company.
The Township of Brick.
B.
Word usage. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future; words in the plural number include
the singular number; and words in the singular number include the plural number.
The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
A.
Any person engaging in an alarm business in the Township
of Brick shall, within 30 days after the effective date of this chapter, apply
to the Police Chief for a license to operate, on a form to be furnished by
the Police Chief. Such application shall be signed by the individual proprietor
of such business or by a partner or by the proper corporate official, as is
appropriate for the form of the business seeking the license, and shall include:
(1)
The name, address and telephone number of the alarm business
and the type of business organization it is (individual, partnership or corporation).
If the business is an individual proprietorship, the name, address and telephone
of the owner; if a partnership, the name, address and telephone number of
each partner; if a corporation, the names and addresses of the principal officers
and stockholders (any stockholder holding more than 20% of the corporation's
authorized and issued stock), registered agent and the state where incorporated.
(2)
A description of and operating specifications for each alarm device offered to the public, together with a statement that the device or devices offered or service or services offered comply with the applicable UL standards. An alarm business engaged in such business in this jurisdiction prior to the effective date of this chapter shall have six months to comply with the provisions herein set forth. In those instances where UL has not established standards for categories of equipment or services, the Police Chief may require a certificate by the alarm business that such equipment or services are reliable, safe and will adequately perform the functions for which they are intended, except as is provided §§ 80-9 through 80-13, inclusive.
(3)
A complete list of the names and addresses of any person
or business in the Township to whom or for whom alarm devices have been sold
or installed or who is under contract to the alarm business for services,
up to the effective date of this chapter, available for inspection by the
Police Chief during the course of his official business.
(4)
A complete list of criminal convictions, if any, except
for minor traffic offenses, of the applicant or a list of criminal convictions,
if any, except for minor traffic offenses, of each partner, director, officer
or local office manager if the applicant is other than an individual.
B.
All applicants shall be fingerprinted upon their application
for a license to operate in the Township of Brick. This procedure, which shall
be conducted by the Brick Township Police Department, shall apply to all alarm
businesses doing business in the Township, all of the alarm agents in the
employ of such business at the time of application and all future alarm agents,
whose duties shall include altering, installing, leasing, maintaining, repairing,
replacing, selling, servicing or responding to an alarm device or who shall
perform any collateral duty for any such alarm businesses licensed to operate
within the boundaries of the Township and in accordance with this chapter.
This section shall apply to all installers who have access to terminal facilities
at the Township police headquarters.
C.
Effective within 30 days from the final passage of this
chapter, under no circumstances shall any alarm business or alarm agent(s)
operate within the confines of the Township of Brick without first having
obtained a license to so operate within said municipality.
D.
The issuance of a license to operate an alarm business
within the confines of the Township shall not release such alarm business
or its authorized alarm agents from all liabilities, both civil and criminal,
due to negligence or actual intent upon the part of such alarm business and/or
its authorized alarm agents, which may result in any loss or injury to persons,
subscriber or otherwise, as a result of all such actions on the part of said
alarm business and/or its authorized alarm agents. The acceptance of an alarm
license by any alarm business wishing to conduct its business within the confines
of the Township of Brick shall also be evidence of acceptance for all liabilities,
both civil and criminal, and shall, in addition, serve as a bona fide contract
between the alarm business and the Township and its Police Department, exempting
them from all liability, civil and criminal, resulting from the action of
said alarm business.
E.
It shall be incumbent upon the alarm business applicant to secure approval, in writing, from the subscriber and from the telephone company on the appropriate forms, as supplied by the Police Chief and in accordance with § 80-3 of this chapter, before submitting said application for final approval.
F.
License applications shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable
fee of $20 to cover the costs to the Township for processing the application
and investigating the applicant.
G.
Applicants already doing business in the Township of
Brick on the effective date of this chapter may continue to do business while
their license application is being processed. Applicants not previously doing
business in the Township on the effective date of this chapter shall not commence
doing business until their application is approved.
A.
The Police Chief shall cause a report on the applicant
to be prepared based on the information contained in the application, together
with such other relevant information as may be obtained pertaining to the
applicant and his business.
B.
On the basis of this report, the Police Chief shall either
approve or deny the issuance of a license. Upon making a decision, he shall:
(1)
In the case of approval, notify the applicant, in writing,
of the approval.
(2)
In the case of denial, notify the applicant, in writing,
of the denial and the basis for the denial. If the basis for the denial can
be corrected, the writing shall so state and explain how these corrections
may be made and set a time limit for making such correction. The notice of
denial shall inform the applicant that he may appeal that denial, upon written
notice, to the Township Council within 10 days after the receipt of the notice
of denial.
C.
Where the applicant appeals the denial to the Township
Council within the 10 days provided for, the Township Council shall hold a
hearing within 30 days of the receipt of the applicant's request for appeal.
The Township Council shall cause the applicant to be given notice of the hearing
by certified mail at least 14 days in advance of the date of the hearing.
The Township Council shall rule on the appeal within 14 days after said appeal
is heard.
An alarm business wishing to do business in the Township of Brick shall pay a standard licensing fee applicable, as provided for in § 80-2 hereof. Thereafter, there shall be an annual fee of $10 for license renewal.
[Amended 3-14-1989 by Ord. No. 666-89]
A.
In addition to any penalties which may be imposed for
the violation of any provision of this chapter, the Police Chief may, pursuant
to the provisions of this section, cancel the license of an alarm business
on any of the following grounds:
(1)
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement in an application
for a license.
(2)
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement in the conduct
of an alarm business.
(3)
Failure to correct any deficiencies in equipment or operation
after receipt of notice of the same from the Police Chief.
(4)
Violation of any other provisions of this chapter.
B.
Any person whose license is canceled pursuant to this
section shall have the right, within 10 days after receiving notice of the
cancellation from the Police Chief, to file a notice of appeal with the Township
Council. Such appeal shall set forth, in detail, the specific grounds on which
it is based. The Township Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal within
30 days after receipt by the Township of the request for appeal. The Township
Council shall provide the appellant with written notice of the time and date
of the appeal within 14 days of the hearing of said appeal.
C.
The licensee shall certify, within 10 days of the cancellation
of his license, that each subscriber has been notified of the cancellation
of his license and that his services will be discontinued within 30 days of
said notification.
D.
Any person whose license is canceled pursuant to Subsection C of this section shall have the right, within 10 days after receiving notice of the cancellation from the Township Clerk, of filing a written appeal with the Township Council. Such appeal shall set forth, in detail, the specific grounds on which it is based. The Township Council shall hold a hearing on the appeal within 30 days after its receipt by the Township and shall cause the appellant to be given at least 10 days' written notice of such hearing. At the hearing, the appellant shall have the right to present a written or oral argument, or both, in support of his appeal. The determination of the Township Council on the appeal shall be final, subject to judicial review.[1]
A.
No person shall be employed by an alarm business in the
capacity of an alarm agent without first obtaining an identification card
from the Police Chief. Persons so employed on the effective date of this chapter
shall, within 30 days thereafter, apply to the Police Chief for such identification
card on a form to be supplied by the Police Chief. Such application shall
be signed by the person applying and shall include:
(1)
The full name, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(2)
A complete list of criminal convictions, if any, of the
applicant, except for minor traffic offenses.
(3)
The applicant's fingerprints.
(4)
Two photographs of the applicant 1 1/2 inches by
1 1/2 inches.
(5)
The name of the alarm business by whom the applicant
is or will be employed if the application is approved.
B.
Applications for an alarm agent identification card shall
be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $10 to cover the cost to the Township
of processing the application and investigating the applicant.
A.
The Police Chief shall cause a report on the applicant
to be prepared based on the information contained in the application, together
with such other relevant information as may be obtained pertaining to the
applicant. No identification card shall be issued if:
B.
If the application is approved, the Police Chief shall
cause an identification card to be issued to the applicant.
C.
If the application is denied, the Police Chief shall
notify the applicant, in writing, of the denial and of the basis for the denial.
The notice of denial shall inform the applicant that he may appeal the denial
and set forth the procedure for appeal. The procedure for appeal shall be
as follows:
(1)
Within 10 days after receipt of the notice of denial,
the applicant shall file a notice with the Township Council stating the basis
for the appeal.
(2)
Within 30 days after the receipt of the notice of appeal,
the Township Council shall hold a hearing on said appeal. The Township Council
shall provide the appellant with written notice of the time and date of the
appeal at least 14 days prior thereto. The Township Council shall rule on
the appeal within 14 days of the hearing thereof.
A.
Identification cards shall contain a recent photograph
of the applicant, the date of issue, the applicant's signature, a statement
that the card is valid for only one year from the date of issue and such other
information as the Police Chief may, in his discretion, require. All identification
cards shall be consecutively numbered. It shall be a violation of this chapter
for the applicant not to return an identification card to the issuing agency
upon termination.
B.
Upon termination of employment with a Township-licensed alarm business, an alarm agent shall surrender his or her identification card to the alarm business immediately. The alarm business shall forward said identification card to the Police Chief within five days after the termination of such employment by said alarm agent. Failure to comply with this section of this chapter by either party shall be a cause for the Police Chief or his representative to sign a complaint against the alarm business or alarm agent so violating this section. Upon a finding of guilty by the Municipal Court of the Township, the guilty party shall be subject to the fines and penalties described in § 80-25 of this chapter.
C.
In addition, the party so judged guilty by said Municipal
Court shall surrender the identification card to the presiding Judge, who
shall have said card forwarded to the Police Chief.
A.
No automatic dialing device shall be keyed to a primary
trunk line after the effective date of this chapter.
B.
Within 30 days after the effective date of this chapter,
all automatic dialing devices interconnected to a primary trunk line shall
be disconnected therefrom. The owner or lessee of such device shall be responsible
for having the device disconnected within the thirty-day time period.
C.
Automatic dialing devices designed to transmit signals
directly to the Police Department may be interconnected to a special trunk
line into the Department. Before such a device is interconnected to a special
trunk line, the person performing this operation shall first obtain instructions
from the Police Department concerning the procedure to be followed. This Police
Department shall designate the number to be used for this purpose.
D.
The owner or lessee of an automatic dialing device which
is interconnected to a special trunk line transmitting directly into the Police
Department shall pay the Township a nonrefundable fee of $5 a month to cover
the cost to the Township of providing the personnel to monitor the special
trunk line.
E.
Any alarm business licensed to install and maintain phone
dialers which fails to hook up only to line(s) specifically set aside for
such use shall be subject to immediate cancellation of police services and
shall have its license suspended until such time as the Police Chief, after
review, may reinstate said license. In addition, any hookup to an unauthorized
line by an alarm business installing phone dialers shall be prima facie evidence
of said alarm business' intent to use unauthorized lines, and such action
on the part of said alarm business shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
F.
An unauthorized connection shall be subject to immediate
removal by the alarm business at fault, and any losses suffered by any subscriber
as a result of any interruption in the phone-dialer service due to failure
of said alarm business to hook up to designated phone-dialer lines shall be
the responsibility of said alarm business solely.
A.
Within 45 days after the effective date of this chapter,
every alarm business that has interconnected any automatic alarm device in
the Township to a special trunk line or a telephone line serviced directly
by the telephone company operators shall maintain a current list of such installations
for inspection by the Police Chief in the course of his official duties.
(1)
The list shall include:
(a)
The name, home address and telephone number of the device's
owner or lessee.
(b)
The address of the location where the device is installed
and the telephone number at that location.
(c)
The name and telephone number of at least one other person
who can be reached at any time, day or night, and who is authorized to respond
to an emergency signal transmitted by the automatic alarm device and who can
open the premises wherein the device is installed.
(2)
Such list shall be updated upon any change.
B.
Every 30 days after the last date on which the initial
list was prepared, every alarm business shall supply the Police Chief with
a supplemental list of additional installations, along with any corrections
or deletions from previous lists.
C.
Any alarm business entering into operations within the Township after the effective date of this chapter that interconnected any automatic alarm devices, as provided in Subsection A, shall, within 45 days after making its first such installations, furnish the Police Chief with a list of installations as provided in Subsection A. Such alarm businesses shall also supply the Police Chief with supplemental lists as provided in Subsection B.
D.
Information is restricted to use by the Police Chief.
Automatic dialing devices installed on any premises within the Township
that will be responded to by members of the Police Department shall meet the
following minimum standards, as determined by the Police Chief, and such standards
may from time to time be modified by the Police Chief:
A.
The contents of the recorded message to be transmitted
by the device must be intelligible and in a format approved by the Police
Chief as appropriate for the type of emergency being reported. All such messages
shall be subject to review prior to the beginning of any such installation.
B.
No device shall deliver an emergency message to the Police
Department more than three times as the result of a single stimulus of the
alarm device.
C.
The message transmitted shall not exceed 15 seconds in
length.
D.
The time gap between delivery of each message must fall
in the range of from 10 to 12 seconds.
E.
All such devices shall be capable of transmitting an
emergency message to two or more separate locations so that, upon activation,
any message may be sent not only on a special trunk line or a telephone line
serviced directly by telephone company operators, but also to a location where
an authorized person is available to respond to the emergency message and
to open the premises on which the device is installed.
F.
Every reasonable effort shall be made so that the sensory
apparatus and hardware comprising such devices shall be adjusted to minimize
false alarms.
G.
The sensory apparatus and hardware comprising such devices
shall be maintained by the owner or lessee in such physical condition that
false alarms will be minimized. Alarms displaying trouble signals to the Township
monitoring equipment must be repaired within 24 hours after receiving notice
from the Police Department that such trouble signal is being received.
A.
Every alarm business selling or leasing to any person
an automatic dialing device which is installed on such person's premises in
the Township after the effective date of this chapter shall furnish that person
with instructions detailing how the device operates, along with a maintenance
manual.
B.
Every alarm business installing a device, as referred to in Subsection A, shall also furnish the Police Chief with the information required in Subsection A if such device is interconnected to a special trunk line or to a telephone line serviced directly by telephone company operators. If the Police Chief finds such information to be incomplete, unclear or inadequate to explain how the device operates and is constructed, he may require the alarm business to revise the information to meet his approval and then to distribute the revised information to persons who have had such devices installed as well as to persons who may subsequently have such devices installed.
C.
Every alarm business selling or leasing to any person
an automatic alarm device which is installed on such person's premises in
the Township after the effective date of this chapter shall provide or make
available at all times service to repair such device should it malfunction
and shall furnish to the person buying or leasing such device written information
concerning how service may be obtained at any time, including the telephone
number to call for service.
D.
Every alarm business shall provide ready repair service
upon notification of an alarm breakdown within four hours of such notification
if said alarm business is located outside of the boundaries of the Township.
If said alarm business is located within said Township, ready repair service
shall be provided within a two-hour period upon notification of an alarm breakdown.
Failure to comply with this provision shall result in revocation of the license.
E.
It shall be incumbent upon the alarm business or its
authorized agent to notify the telephone company of all costs assumed by said
alarm business or subscriber.
Any business or financial institution that is required by the regulation
of federal government agency issued pursuant to the Bank Protection Act of
1968, as amended, to have installed on its premises appropriate alarm devices
for notifying the Police Department that a burglary or robbery is occurring
may have an alarm installed to operate in either of the following ways:
A.
By transmission of the emergency signal through an intermediary
alarm business. The alarm device may be connected by a signal line to a central
station, modified central station or a licensed answering service. Any alarm
agent on duty at such intermediate location who receives an emergency signal
indicating that a burglary or robbery is occurring in such an institution
shall immediately report the signal to the Police Department, by direct line
in case of a central station or by a special trunk line if a modified central
station or a licensed answering service, using a number designated by the
Police Chief.
B.
By a signal line running directly to the Police Department.
Upon the favorable recommendation of the Police Chief, such business or financial
institution may, if the Brick Township Committee approves, enter into a contract
with the Township permitting the installation by an alarm business, solely
at such institution's expense, of the equipment and enunciator panel necessary
to the alarm device or an indicator panel in the communications center of
the Police Department. Such alarm device so installed shall meet the requirements
of the agencies concerned, and, in addition, the contract shall include but
not be limited to the following terms:
(1)
The Police Chief shall have the right, at reasonable
times and upon oral notice, to inspect such alarm device at the location installed,
to require the particular business or financial institution, at its expense,
to maintain such device in good working order and to recommend any repair
or improvements in security that he deems necessary. If the Police Chief reasonably
determines that the alarm device is continually failing to operate properly,
he may, by written notice to the particular financial institution, terminate
its privilege to have the equipment and indicator in the communications center
of the Police Department and require that it be promptly removed at the institution's
expense.
(2)
The business or financial institution, at its expense,
shall make arrangements to provide for service of the alarm device at all
times, and the Police Chief shall have the right to call upon such service
at any time he deems it necessary. In no event shall the Township become liable
for service charges for repairs and maintenance of any alarm device.
(3)
The financial institution may cancel its contract with
the Township at any time by giving the Township written notice, sent to the
Police Chief, after which the institution shall promptly have its equipment
and indicator removed from the indicator panel in the communications center
at the Police Department at its expense and by licensed alarm agents.
(4)
The provisions of this chapter supplement the terms and conditions of any prior contracts now in effect with the Township under which installations of equipment and indicators for alarm devices have been made in the communications center of the Police Department, but where inconsistent, provisions of this chapter control. The fees set forth in §§ 80-3 and 80-4 of this chapter for the privileges provided under contracts of the kind set forth in this section shall become effective on the effective date of this chapter.
After the effective date of this chapter, the Police Chief shall prescribe
the enunciator panel(s) to be utilized in the communications center. Equipment
and enunciators already so installed may be allowed to remain.
In addition to any other requirements imposed by this chapter, an alarm
business shall not be granted a license to operate on all or part of its services
a central station servicing central alarms unless the Police Chief finds that
the central station, if operated, will meet the following minimum requirements:
A.
Compliance with Standard for Central Station Burglar
Alarm Units and Systems (UL 611-1968) issued by Underwriters' Laboratories
Inc. or American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (2.2. 1971) and any later
edition of these standards that may be issued. Such standards are hereby adopted
and made a part of this chapter, and a copy of the most recent standards shall
be kept on file at the Police Department and shall be available for public
inspection. The service provided may correspond to any of the several grades
of service listed in the standards, but in no event shall the owner, claim
agent or other person in responsible control of the location wherein such
system is located be present longer than one hour at such location, after
being requested to do so by a representative of the Police Department. Such
person shall inspect the alarm system after each activation to ensure proper
operation.
B.
Proof of compliance to part of this section shall be provided, in writing, from the alarm business through its legal representative to the Police Chief, specifying the minimum acceptable standards pertaining to central stations, as outlined in Subsection A of this section. Such written proof shall not preclude but shall be in addition to physical inspection of the premises and equipment by the Police Chief or his representative and shall further be in addition to and in support of §§ 80-20 and 80-21 of this chapter.
In addition to any other requirements imposed by this chapter, an alarm
business shall not be granted to operate on all or part of its services a
modified central station servicing central alarms unless the Police Chief
finds that the modified central station, if operated, will meet the following
minimum standards:
A.
The premises from which the services are performed must
meet any applicable fire regulations.
B.
The premises from which the services are performed must
be secured in a manner approved by the Police Chief to prevent entry by unauthorized
persons.
C.
A large enough number of operators must be on duty at
all times to assure that all emergency messages received will be relayed immediately
to the Police Department over a special trunk line.
D.
As soon as possible after notifying the Police Department,
the operator concerned shall notify the subscriber involved of such action
and the nature of the emergency message received.
E.
The modified central station shall certify that all equipment
supervised by the modified central station shall be tested at least every
60 days. Where a test result is unsatisfactory, the cause thereof shall be
corrected within 24 hours unless circumstances exist that make such corrections
impossible.
F.
Proof of compliance with this section shall be provided, in writing, from the alarm business through its legal representative to the Police Chief, specifying the minimum acceptable standards pertaining to central stations as outlined in this section. Such written proof shall not preclude but shall be in addition to any physical inspection of the premises and equipment by the Police Chief or his representative and shall further be in addition to and in support of §§ 80-20 and 80-21 of this chapter.
In addition to any other requirements imposed by this chapter, an alarm
business shall not be granted to operate on all or part of its services a
licensed answering service servicing central alarms unless the Police Chief
finds that the licensed answering service, if operated, will meet the following
minimum standards:
A.
The premises from which the services are performed must
meet any applicable fire regulation.
B.
The premises from which the services are performed must
be secured in a manner approved by the Police Chief to prevent entry by unauthorized
persons.
C.
A large enough number of operators must be on duty at
all times to assure that all emergency messages received will be relayed immediately
to the Police Department over a special trunk line.
D.
Emergency messages from automatic alarm devices shall
be given priority over all other messages received by the answering services.
E.
All operators shall be trained to handle emergency messages.
F.
As soon as possible after notifying the Police Department,
the operator concerned shall notify the subscriber involved of such action
and the nature of the emergency message received.
G.
All subscribers of a licensed answering service shall
be required by the service to cooperate in a test of its alarm devices at
least once every 60 days to determine if the device is working properly. The
answering service shall certify that the test requirements have been fulfilled.
Unsatisfactory test results shall be reported promptly, in writing, to the
subscriber and the Police Department. Until the device in question is again
working properly, it shall be disconnected.
H.
Proof of compliance with this section shall be provided, in writing, from the alarm business through its legal representative to the Police Chief, specifying the minimum acceptable standards pertaining to central stations as outlined in this section. Such written proof shall not preclude but shall be in addition to any physical inspection of the premises and equipment by the Police Chief or his representative and shall further be in addition to and in support of §§ 80-20 and 80-21 of this chapter.
Local alarms and systems, in addition to any other requirement imposed
by this chapter, if operated in this jurisdiction, will meet the following
requirements:
A.
Compliance with UL Standard (609-1971) and ANSI Standard
(2:1-1972), as amended.
A.
For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter,
the Police Chief shall have the authority, at reasonable times and upon oral
notice, to enter any premises in the Township of Brick to inspect the installation
and/or operation of any alarm device or alarm business on official police
business.
B.
If such inspection reveals any violations of the provisions
of this chapter, a written report detailing such violations shall be promptly
sent to the Township Clerk and to the owner, lessee or other person responsible
for the alarm device or business in violation of this chapter. Such report
shall require the correction, within 10 days after receipt, of the violation
discovered and shall state that a failure to comply may result in the revocation
of the alarm business' license to operate or in the permanent disconnection
of the alarm device in question.
In addition to any other information that may be required to be supplied
by the provisions of this chapter, the Police Chief may require an alarm business
to furnish him with certain statistical data which may be reasonably obtained
relative to specified periods of operation after the effective date of this
chapter. Any operational data so furnished shall be for use only by the Township
Clerk, Police Chief and the Police Department.
A.
No alarm devices designed to transmit emergency messages
directly to the Police Department shall be tested or demonstrated without
first obtaining permission from the Police Chief.
B.
Permission is not required to test or demonstrate alarm
devices not transmitting emergency messages directly to the Police Department
unless the messages are to be relayed to the Police Department. However, testing
of all equipment maintained by the alarm business shall require such permission
prior to testing.
When an alarm business' service to its subscribers is disrupted for
any reason, the alarm business shall promptly notify its subscribers and the
police by telephone that protection is no longer being provided.
A.
When emergency messages are received by the Police Department
that evidence a failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter, the
Police Chief is authorized to demand that the owner or lessee of such device
or his representative disconnect such device until it is made to comply with
said requirements.
B.
After a maximum of four false alarms in any one calendar
year, the owner or lessee of an alarm device shall be issued a summons for
violation of this chapter.
C.
Should any disconnection result because of continued
false alarms after the subscriber has received a warning and where there has
been no change in the actions of said subscriber and/or his agent alleviating
or remedying the situation, all liability shall be upon said subscriber for
all losses whatsoever during the period of disconnection, and no liability
shall befall the Township.
[Amended 3-14-1989 by Ord. No. 666-89]
