Chapter 38: Alarm Systems and False Alarms

§ 38.03 Registration Of Alarms Systems

The text in force today, and every version since 2010.

Unofficial compilation built from the City's published 2010 Code chapters and the text of adopted ordinances. Effective dates are inferred from adoption records; scanned chapters were OCR'd. The City of Tiffin's adopted Code of Ordinances governs. Not legal advice.

38.03 REGISTRATION OF ALARMS SYSTEMS

1. All residential or business property in which an alarm system has been or will be installed shall register the location of the residential or business property with the City. Said registration form shall include the following information:

A. Address where the alarm system is located.

B. The name, address and telephone numbers of two persons who can be contacted by the City regarding the alarm system.

C. The name, address and telephone numbers of the person responsible for servicing the alarm system.

D. The central station responsible for monitoring the alarm system if different from the person listed in paragraph C above.

2. Multiple Use Buildings. Businesses, condominiums, apartment lessees and other occupied spaces inside a building such as a mall or business suite shall register their alarm systems with the City. A property manager will not be held liable for the false alarms of a tenant or occupant unless the false alarm occurs as a result of an action of the property manager or its agents.

Ord. 2021-487, adopted December 7, 2021; in effect on publication (publication date not recorded) · source page

In the 2026 draft recodification (not adopted) this is § 38.03.

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Dec 7, 2021today Ord. 2021-487 section added · text p. 2

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