Chapter 38: Alarm Systems and False Alarms
In the August 2026 draft recodification (Police, Fire, and Emergencies), from page 79. Current 38 Alarm Systems and False Alarms.
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A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
The city's explanation
“Property owners with alarm systems must provide at least two emergency contacts.”
1 unchanged, 4 wording changed · 1 notable change.
Section by section
§ 38.01 Purpose→ § 38.01 Purpose · Wording changed minor wording (97% same words) · compare the texts
§ 38.02 Definitions→ § 38.02 Definitions · Wording changed minor wording (97% same words) · compare the texts
§ 38.03 Registration Of Alarms Systems→ § 38.03 Registration Of Alarm Systems · Wording changed wording changed (79% same words) · compare the texts
- New requirement: …contacted by the City regarding the alarm system. Emergency contacts required under this section are specific to City alarm response and may differ from contacts required by the Fire Code or used for fire alarm or fire suppression system monitoring. C. The name, address and telephone numbers of…
“Property owners with alarm systems must provide at least two emergency contacts.”
§ 38.04 False Alarms→ § 38.04 False Alarms · Unchanged · compare the texts
§ 38.05 Penalties For False Alarms→ § 38.05 Penalties For False Alarms · Wording changed minor wording (98% same words) · compare the texts
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