01-95 ORDINANCE NO. 1-95
AN ORDINANCE OF TI-IE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE
XI, "BUSINESS REGULATIONS", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 112, "ALARM
SYSTEMS", IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ENACTING A NEW
CHAPTER 112, "ALARM SYSTEMS", TO PROVIDE FOR
TIlE REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS WITHIN ~
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
finds that a high incidence of false alarms and/or malfunctions causes a significant misuse
of the manpower and resources of the Police and Fire Departments by causing the
dispatch of units to the scene of a false alarm or alarm malfunction, thereby rendering units
out of service and unavailable to respond to legitimate emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the continued high incidence
of false alarms and/or malfunctions are a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of the City of Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, reasonable regulation of all alarm systems and their users
should result in a significant decrease in false alarms with a resultant savings in public
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the revision of current
procedures and fees for multiple false alarms and malfunctions would serve the public
health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLOR]DA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Title XI, "Business Regulations", Chapter 112, "Alarm
Systems", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is hereby
repealed in its entirety, and a new Chapter 112, "Alarm Systems", is hereby enacted to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 112: ALARM SYSTEMS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 112.01 SHORT TITLE.
This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Alarm Systems Ordinance."
Section 112.02 PURPOSE.
This chapter is enacted to provide minimum standards and regulations
applicable to alarm systems, and alarm users. Both society in general and public safety in
particular will be aided by providing a useful and usable system of private security or fire
response which properly balances quick response by the Police and Fire Departments with
minimization of public resources spent on alarms which are false or otherwise not the
intended function of such systems.
Section 112.03 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless
the context clearly indicates or requkes a different meaning:
"ALARM". The sound 6r signal of an alarm system.
"ALARM MALFUNCTION". The activation of any alarm wNch results
in the response of the Police Department or the Fire Department, caused by mechanical
failure, malfunction, improper installation or lack of proper maintenance or any other
response for which Police or Fire Department personnel are unable to gain access to the
premises for any reason, or are unable to determine the apparent cause of the alarm
activation.
"ALARM REGISTRATION". A registration issued by the City
Manager or his designee allowing the operation of an alarm system within the City of
Delray Beach and signifying compliance of the alarm system with the provisions of this
chapter.
"ALARM SYSTEM". Any mechanical, electrical or radio- controlled
device which is designed for the detection of smoke, fire, unauthorized entry or other
activity requiting urgent attention, and which when activated emits a sound or transmits a
signal or message beyond the premises to alert others of an emergency situation.
"ALARM TECHNICIAN". Any person who inspects, installs, repairs or
performs maintenance on alarm systems and is licensed by the State of Florida or works
under a State licensed alarm contractor.
"ALARM USER". Any individual, partnership, corporation or other
entity in control of any building, structure, facility or premises, or portion thereof, where
an alarm system is located and maintained.
"AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE DIALING DEVICE OR DIGITAL
ALARM COMMUNICATOR". An alarm system which automatically transmits a
recorded message or coded signal over regular telephone lines by direct connection or
otherwise, indicating the existence of the emergency situation that the alarm system is
designed to detect.
"ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL". As to security/burglar alarm systems,
the Chief of Police or his designated representative; as to fire alarm systems, the Fire Chief
or his designated representative.
**FALSE ALARM*'. An alarm for which a governmental agency has
made an inspection of the premises within a reasonable time after the activation of an
alarm and finds no apparent reason for the alarm except a possible alarm malfunction, or
an activation falsely indicating that an emergency exists. An alarm is not considered a
false alarm if the alarm is activated by unusually violent conditions of nature or due to
malicious causes beyond the control of the alarm user.
"PREMISES". Any building, structure or facility and adjoining property
which is protected by and upon which is installed an alarm system.
"REQUIRED OPERATIVE ALARM SYSTEM". An alarm system
which the owner of a premises is required to maintain in an operative condition pursuant
to statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation of any governmental entity.
"SMOKE DETECTOR". A device which detects the visible or invisible
particles of combustion.
Section 112.04 PROltlBITIONS.
(A) No person, partnership, corporation or other entity shall use or
cause to be used any automatic telephone dialing alarm device or digital alarm
communicator system over any telephone lines exclusively used by the public to directly
request emergency service.
03) Audible security/burglar alarm systems which do not automatically
deactivate within fifteen (15) minutes at~er activation are prohibited.
(C) Fire alarm systems which automatically deactivate are prohibited.
(D) Alarm systems which transmit an alarm sound or signal in the event
of a power restoration after a power failure are prohibited.
Section 112.05 EFFECT ON FIRE CODES.
Nothing herein shall be construed as repealing or modi~ing any provisions
of the applicable fire codes, and to the extent that the provisions of this chapter conflict
with applicable fire codes, those fire codes shall control.
Section 112.06 EXEMPTIONS.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(A) Alarm systems ai~ed to motor vehicles, mobile conveyances or
equipment; or
(B) Alarms which are not intended to be heard outside the premises.
REGULATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS
Section 112.20 ALARM REGISTRATION REQUIRED; FEE~ TERM OF
REGISTRATION~ NONTRANSFERABLE.
(A) (I) Upon the emission of one (1) false alarm, the alarm user
shall be required to obtain a valid alarm registration.
(2) A person required to obtain a valid alarm registration shall
be issued a notice of violation and that person shall have ten (10) days from the date of the
notice of violation to make application for the registration. If application for an alarm
registration is not made within ten (10) days of the notice of violation, the person shall be
in violation of this section and shall result in a late charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) or an
appearance before the Code Enforcement Board.
03) A registration fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged to the
alarm user at~er notification and receipt of notice of violation due to the emission of one
false alarm.
(C) Applicants having more than one alarm system protecting two or
more separate structures shall be requked to obtain separate alarm registrations for each
structure, unless the structures are protected by the same alarm system.
02)) Any alarm registration issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be
transferable or assignable. Any change in ownership of residential or commercial property
to which an alarm registration is assigned shall require a new registration application.
{E) Neighborhood subdivisions that have an internal fire and/or burglar
alarm system that is maintained and monitored by a private security company located
within the subdivision shall pay one registration fee for the entke subdivision. The alarm
registration shall be purchased by the subdivision's condominium or homeowner's
association and the application shall be in the name of the association only. All
responsibilities for fees, maintenance and duties as contained in this ordinance shall lie with
the assodation purchasing the alarm registration.
Section 112.21 APPLICATION FOR ALARM REGISTRATION~ REPORTING
CHANGES TO REQUIIlED INFORMATION. ~
(A) (1) Application for an alarm registration shall be made by a
person having control over the property on which the alarm system is to be operated.
Such application shall be made in writing to the Chief Building Official on a form
designated by the city for that purpose. Neighborhood subdivisions referred to in Section
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112.20(E) shall comply with subsections (B)(2) and (4) and shall provide only one
emergency contact for the purpose of complying with subsection 03)(6).
(2) New alarm systems shall be registered at no cost if the
application is made at the time of the alarm installation permit.
(3) A person having control over a property with an existing
alarm systems may pre-register said system with the City at no cost, prior to the emission
of one (1) false alarm.
03) On such application, the applicant shall set forth:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant's
property to be serviced by the alarm, including any business name used for the premises.
(2) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant, if
different from the property to be serviced.
(3) The make and type of the alarm system.
(4) The name, address and telephone number of the alarm
business installing or maintaining the alarm system, if any.
(5) The date of activation of the alarm system.
(6) Emergency Notification. The names, addresses and
telephone numbers of at least two (2) persons or entities who can be contacted at any time
for the following purposes:
(a) To receive notification of alarm activation;
(b) To arrive at the alarm site within thirty (30) minutes
after receiving a request from the Police Department or Fire Department to do so; and
(c) To grant access to or enter the premises and
deactivate the alarm system.
(C) The information set forth in subsection 03) shall be kept current by
the registration holder, and the registration holder shall notify the Police
Department/Communications Center within ten (10) days of any changes in this
information. Failure to so notify shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall result
in a late charge often dollars ($10.00).
(D) Immediately upon receipt of a registration and prior to the
activation of any alarm system, the Chief Building Official or his designee shall forward a
copy of the application to the Police Department/Communications Center.
SECTION 112.22 DUTY OF PERSON NOTIFIED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO
PREMISES~ RENDER ASSISTANCE.
Any person who is notified by any member of the Police Department or
Fire Department of the activation of an alarm system and who is able to give access to the
alarm site shall come to the alarm site within thirty (30) minutes of the time such person is
notified of such activation and shall provide the Police and/or Fire Department any
necessary access or assistance. Failure to respond as provided shall be grounds for and
result in the city taking reasonable action to deactivate the alarm as provided in Section
112.28 and, if applicable, to suspend or revoke an alarm business authorization as
provided in Section 112.44.
Section 112.23 ISSUANCE OF ALARM REGISTRATION~ DECAL REQUIRED.
(A) An alarm registration shall be issued by the Chief Building Official
upon receipt of a completed application.
(B) The Chief Building Official or his designee may inspect the alarm
equipment and planned installation and may require the submission of additional and
specific information.
(C) Each alarm registration holder shall be issued a decal which shall
contain the alarm user's registration number. This decal must be prominently posted at or
near the front entrance of the premises covered by the registration so that the decal is
visible from the outside of the structure.
(D) An application for an alarm registration may be denied if:
(1) The requested information is not supplied on the application
or such additional information as required is not furnished.
(2) Material information on the application is incorrect, or an
applicant falsifies any statement on the application.
(3) If the equipment is found to be inferior and not capable of
proper performance.
Section 112.24 APPEAL OF DENIAL OF REGISTRATION.
Any applicant who is denied an alarm registration may request, in writing, a
hearing before the City Manager or his designee within fii~een (15) calendar days of
receipt of the denial. The City Manager or his designee shall hold a hearing within a
reasonable time of receipt of the written request. After taking into consideration all
relevant facts and circumstances, the City Manager or his designee may either affirm the
denial or order the Chief Building Official to issue the alarm registration in writing. Such
decision shall be mailed to the applicant by regular mail.
Section 112.25 FALSE ALARMS PROHIBITED~ EXCEPTIONS.
(A) No person shall intentionally activate an alarm system for any
purpose other than an emergency or threat of emergency of the kind for which the alarm
system was designed to give notice.
(B) No alarm system shall be tested or demonstrated without first
notifying the Police Department or Fire Department and receiving permission from the
appropriate enforcement official.
Penalty, see Section 112.99
Section 112.26 RESPONSE TO ALARM~ ALARM USER RESPONSIBILITY~
ALARM MALFUNCTION AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
(A) A response to an alarm activation shall result when any officer or
member of the Police or Fire department shall be dispatched to the premises where the
alarm has been activated or learns of the activation of the alarm system(s), by any means
whatsoever, and responds thereto by traveling to that premises.
(B) After responding to an alarm activation, the enforcement official
may notify any person identified in the alarm registration application pursuant to Sec.
112.21 of the activation of the alarm system and such person shah thereupon travel to the
premises to ascertain the status thereof. Should the person notified fail to appear at said
premises within thirty (30) minutes aider being notified to do so, the City shall charge the
alarm user a fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00). The officer or member of the Police
Department or Fire Department who responded to said premises shall serve the alarm user
or authorized representative with an "Alarm Activation l~eport".
(C) In the event of an alarm activation deemed by the enforcement
official to be a false alarm as the result of an alarm malfunction, the alarm user or
authorized representative will be served an "Alarm Activation l~eport" indicating that the
activation was deemed to be the result of a malfunction, and requiring the alarm user or
authorized representative to return a completed "Affidavit of Service/Repair" within thirty
(30) days of said alarm activation which can verify to the satisfaction of the enforcement
official that the alarm system in question has actually been examined by an alarm
technician and that a bona fide attempt has been made to identify and correct any defect of
design, installation or operation of the alarm system which was identifiable as the cause of
the alarm malfunction. Failure to return an "Affidavit of Service/Repair" within said thirty
day period which is satisfactory to the enforcement official will result in a disconnection
per Section 112.28 or enforcement action in the event ora required Fire Alarm System per
F.S. 33.025(3).
Section 112.27 MULTIPLE ALARM MALFUNCTIONS OR FALSE ALARMS
DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE~ FEE CHARGES.
(A) It is hereby found and determined that the emission of more than
three 0) false alarms within a calendar year period at the same premises is excessive and
constitutes a public nuisance.
(B) No fee shall be assessed for the first three (3) false alarms at the
same premises responded to by the Police Department or the Fire Department during each
calendar year. Thereafter, the following fees shall be paid by the alarm user for each false
alarm responded to by the Police Department or the Fire Department at the same premises
during each calendar year.
Number of False Alarms or Alarm Malfunctions Fees
Fourth ....................................... $ 50.00
Fifth ......................................... 100.00
Sixth ......................................... 150.00
Seventh and above ............................... 200.00 each
(C) Once a false alarm or alarm malfunction has been responded to by
the Police Department or the Fire Department, it shall be unlawful for the alarm panel to
be reset by the alarm user or authorized representative, until the authorization of the
enforcement official has been obtained.
(D) Should any fee assessed pursuant to this chapter remain unpaid in
excess of 120 days from the date the charge is billed, a collection fee in the amount of
eight percent (8%) of the outstanding balance shall be assessed and shall be payable by the
alarm user in addition to the original fee. The alarm user shall also be responsible for any
legal fees or costs incurred by the City of Delray Beach in enforcement of this chapter.
Section 112.28 DISCONNECTION OF ALARM SYSTEM.
(A) Except for premises protected by a required operative alarm
system, either of the Police Department or Fire Department enforcement officials are
authorized to order the disconnecting of any alarm system, by written notice to the alarm
user at the premises wherein an alarm system is installed, for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to meet all requirements provided for in this chapter
within thirty (30) days of the charging of the fee; or
(2) Failure of the alarm user to provide a written "Affidavit of
Service/Repair" required by this chapter; or
O) A false alarm or alarm malfunction at a premises for which a
fee is charged pursuant to this chapter is the result of the failure of the alarm user to take
corrective action to eliminate the cause of the false alarm; or
(4) The failure of a person notified pursuant to this chapter to
appear within thirty (30) minutes after being notified to respond, if such failure to timely
appear occurs four or more times within a registration period.
(B) The written notice to disconnect shall be mailed to the alarm user,
by certified mail, and shall specify the date on which the alarm user shall be required to
disconnect the alarm system, which date shall be at least fifteen (15) days following the
date of mailing of the notice. The alarm user may appeal the order of the enforcement
official pursuant to Section 112.29.
,Section 112.29 APPEAL.
An alarm user to whom a notice to disconnect an alarm system was mailed,
pursuant to Section 112.28, shall be entitled to appeal the order of the enforcement official
to the City Manager or his designee. An appeal must be in writing, stating the reasons
why the order to disconnect should be withdrawn, and shall be made within fifteen (15)
days of the date of receipt of the notice to disconnect. The City Manager or his designee
shall review the facts and circumstances and shall determine whether the alarm user has
shown good cause why the order should be withdrawn. The City Manager or his designee
shall notify the alarm user of the decision in writing. If the City Manager or his designee
affirms the order to disconnect an alarm system, the alarm user shall have five (5) days
following mailing of the written decision of the City Manager or his designee within which
to comply with the order. The appeal of an order to disconnect shah suspend the effective
date of the order until the appeal has been acted upon by the City Manager or his
designee.
Section 112.30 FAILURE TO DISCONNECT OR UNAUTHORIZED
RECONNECTION OF ALARM SYSTEM.
It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to disconnect an alarm system
which has been ordered disconnected pursuant to Section 112.28, including those
situations in which the City Manager or his designee ~rmed the order to disconnect; and
it shall be unlawful for any person to reconnect an alarm system which has been
disconnected pursuant to the order of the enforcement official, unless reconnection of the
alarm system is authorized pursuant to Section 112.31. Any person violating the
provisions of this section shall be subject to penalties provided for in Section 10.99, the
penalty being cumulative to other administrative remedies provided for in this chapter.
Section 112.31 RECONNECTION OF ALARM SYSTEMS.
Any order to disconnect an alarm system may be rescinded by either the
Police Department or Fire Department enforcement official upon a finding by said
enforcement official that the alarm user has taken corrective action which it is reasonable
to conclude will remedy the cause of the false alarms or alarm malfunctions at the
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premises. In making a request for such a rescission, the alarm user shall have the burden
to show what corrective action has been taken and that same is sufficient to support a
finding that the cause of the false alarms or alarm malfunctions has been remedied. The
enforcement official shall have the right to inspect the alarm system and test same prior to
rescinding the order to disconnect. Before any reconnection of an alarm system, after the
order to disconnect said system, a reconnection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be
assessed. The enforcement official shall not rescind an order to disconnect if the alarm
user has failed to pay any fee charged pursuant to this chapter.
SeCtion 112.32 NEWLY INSTALLED ALARM SYSTEMS.
The provisions of this chapter relative to false alarms shall not apply to any
newly installed alarm system for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of the activation
of that alarm system, but shall apply from and after the expiration of the initial sixty (60)
day period following activation. The time limit provided for in this section shall be
measured from the date shown on the application for alarm registration required by
Section 112.2103)(5). The exemptions set forth in this section shall not apply to any
person who has failed to comply with Section 112.20.
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 112.50 NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS.
In addition to the violations specifically set forth herein, any noncompliance
with the provisions of this chapter shall be decreed a violation of this chapter, punishable
as provided herein.
Section 112.51 ENFORCEMENT THROUGH CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
The enforcement official may initiate action before the Code Enforcement
Board of the city to obtain compliance with this chapter and payment of service charges or
fees assessed by the city pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The Code
Enforcement Board shall have the authority to place a lien against the premises served by
an alarm system in the amount of all assessed service charges and fees.
Section 112.52 ALARM SYSTEM OPERATIONS.
The City, its officers, employees and agents, shall not assume any duty or
responsibility for the installation, maintenance, operation, repair or effectiveness of any
privately owned alarm system, those duties or responsibilities being solely those of the
alarm user. Additionally, it shall be the responsibility of the alarm user to silence an
activated alarm and thereafter reset same.
Section 112.53 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
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The City, its officers and agents shall not be under any obligation or duty to
an alarm user or to any other person hereunder by reason of this ordinance. The City
specifically disclaims liability for any damages which may be caused by failure to respond
to an alarm. Nothing herein shall be deemed to waive any immunities granted pursuant to
Section 765.28, Florida Statutes.
Section 112.54 REMED/ES TO BE CUMULATIVE.
The remedies of the city provided in this chapter shall be cumulative with
each other and other remedies existing according to law.
Section 2. That ali ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any
portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof
as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading
onthis the 17th day of January , 1995.
ATTEST:
.... ~' City Clerk ~
First Reading January 3, 1995
Second Reading January 17, 1995
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MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~/0' ~' - MEETING OF JANUARY 17. 1995
SECQND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1-95
ALARM SYSTEMS
DATE: JANUARY 13, 1995
This is second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 1-95
which repeals our existing alarm systems ordinance in its entirety
and enacts a new Chapter 112, "Alarm Systems", which establishes
updated procedures and fees relative to the regulation of alarm
systems in the city.
This ordinance has been discussed for some time. As now proposed,
it requires alarm systems to deactivate within 15 minutes as
opposed to 30 minutes. Registration of an alarm system will only
be mandated after one false alarm, at which time a $10.00 fee will
be charged. However, no registration fee will be required if a
person registers at the time of acquiring an alarm installation
permit or if they register prior to the emission of one false
alarm. The fees imposed for false alarms which are responded to by
the Police Department or the Fire Department are graduated,
beginning at $50.00 for the fourth false alarm, $100.00 for the
fifth, $150.00 for the sixth, and $200.00 each for the seventh and
above, during each calendar year.
During discussion at first reading on January 3, 1995, Dr. Alperin
questioned the use of the word "activate" in Section 112.04(D) and
suggested it be clarified. Section 112.04(D) has been revised to
read, "Alarm systems which transmit an alarm sound or signal in the
event of a power restoration after a power failure are prohibited."
The ordinance was passed on first reading by unanimous vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 1-95 on second and final
reading.
ref: agmemo7
CITY OF DELRR¥ BERgH
CITY AITORNEY'S OFFICE~o~,w^~,N.~^v~.~,~^~.,~o~4~4
TELEPHONE 407/243-7823 ° FACSIMILI~ 407/243-7816
POLICE LEGAL ADVISOR
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk
FROM: Eric D. Hightower, Police Legal Advisor
DATE: January 18, 1995
SUBJECT: Alarm Ordinance
Per the Commission's vote, I have enclosed a final revised version
of the Alarm Ordinance. This version drops the word "deactivate" from
the ordinance.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance
in this matter.
EDH:lbg ~~
Attachment
RECEIVED
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CITY CLERK ,,,
£1T¥ DF DELRR¥ BERgH
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TELEPHONE 407/243-7823 · FACSIMILE 407/243-7816
POLICE LEGAL ADVISOR
TO: David Harden, City Manager
FROM: Eric D. Hightower, Police Legal Advisor
DATE: January 4, 1995
SUBJECT: Alarm Ordinance Revision
Per the Commission's comments on January 3, 1995, I have clarified
the language of Section 112.04(D) regarding the prohibition of Alarm
Systems which transmit an alarm in the event of a power restoration.
Please review the changes to see if they meet the Commission's request.
Feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance in this
matter. ~
EDH:lbg ~ ~'
c: Susan Ruby , City Attorney
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement
Michael Cato, Fire Department
Tina Lunsford,. System Manager
Allison MacGregor, City Clerk
Attachment
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK
[IT¥ DF I]ELRII¥ BEKIgH
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TELEPHONE 407/243-7823 ' FACSIMILE 407/243-7816
POLICE LEGAL ADVISOR
TO: David Harden, City Manager
FROM: Eric D. Hightower, Police Legal Advisor
DATE: December 22, 1994
SUBJECT: Alarm Ordinance Revisions
Pursuant to the City Commission's comments on December 13, 1994, I
have enclosed a revised alarm ordinance which incorporates the changes
requested by the Commission. The changes are as follows:
Section 112.03 - Definitions
The "Registration Period" definition was deleted from the
ordinance as the City will no longer require a yearly renewal of the
registration.
Section 112.04(B) - Prohibitions
Audible alarm systems must deactivate within 15 minutes and not 30
minutes.
Section l12.20(A)(B) - Alarm Registration Required
Registrations will only be mandated after one (1) false alarm.
Those persons who must register will pay a ten ($10.00) fee.
Section 112.21(A) - Alarm Registration Application
Persons will not have to pay a fee if they register at the time of
acquiring an alarm installation permit or if they register prior to the
emission of one false alarm.
Section 112.21(B) - The enforcement official may request
assistance if necessary to deactivate an alarm. This language allows
discretion on the official's part and prevents persons from having to
respond when they are not needed.
Section 112.27 (A)(B) - Multiple False Alarms
The term "registration period" was changed to "calendar year" as
we have deleted "registration period" from the ordinance.
I have asked Susan Ruby to review the ordinance for legal
sufficiency as well as assuring that all Commission recommendations are
incorporated in the revised ordinance.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance
in this matter.
EDH:lbg ~ ~ '
xc: Susan Ruby, City Attorney
Lula Butler, Director of Community Improvement
Michael Cato, Fire Department
Tina Lunsford, Systems Manager