G-5, H-7 - Ordinance 2021-487 - Alarm Systems and False Alarms

B. Malfunction. Any unintentional activation of any alarm system caused by mechanical malfunction, flaw in the design, installation or maintenance of the system. C. Intentional Misuse. Any intentional activation of an alarm system when no burglary, hold-up, fire or other emergency exists or is in progress. 3. “Owner” means any person, firm, corporation, or entity who owns the premise in which an alarm system is installed or the person who leases, operates, occupies or manages the premises within the City. 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. 38.04 FALSE ALARMS. 1. No alarm system shall be activated by error, mistake, intentional misuse, or malfunction in any dwelling, building or place when no emergency exists. 2. No person shall knowingly or intentionally activate any alarm system when no emergency situation exists. 38.05 PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS. 1. A violation of this chapter will subject the person to an assessment of a service charge and/or a municipal infraction as set out in Chapter 3 of Tiffin’s Municipal Code. 2. Notification. Upon receipt of a false alarm, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office or Fire Department or the designee of either department shall mail notice to the owner of the alarm system as shown by the records of the City that the owner has 30 days from the date of mailing upon which to pay the required amount as calculated in subsection 3 of this section. 3. Service Charge for False Alarms. A service charge shall be made in accordance with the schedule as approved by Resolution of the City Council. Such amount shall be paid to the City Clerk within 30 days of notification of a false alarm. In the event the owner fails to pay the service charge as demanded, the City may file an action with the District Court seeking such payment.