"False alarm" means the activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure, accident, malfunction, misuse, or the negligence of either the alarm user, operator or agent, or any of their employees or agents. False alarms shall not include alarms caused by acts of God, the malfunction of telephone or electrical lines, circuits or other causes which are beyond the control of the alarm user, operator or agent.
False alarms are accumulated within a rolling 365 day period and the fees are as follows:
| Number of False Alarms | Registered | Unregistered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0 | $0 |
| 2 | $0 | $50 |
| 3 | $50 | $100 |
| 4 | $100 | $150 |
| 5 | $150 | $200 |
| 6 | $200 | $250 |
| 7 | $250 | $300 |
| 8 | $300 | $350 |
| 9 | $350 | $400 |
| 10 and above | $400 | $400 |
Excessive Violations
Permit/Registration violations 1 thru 9 are not subject to civil or criminal penalties (as specified in Chapter 9, Article 21, Section 2). If an Alarm User has ten (10) or more Unregistered Alarm Site violations/assessments in a Violation Year, each subsequent violation will be considered unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties (as specified in Chapter 9, Article 21, Section 2) in addition to the specified assessment.