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Home My WebLink AboutORD 887ORD 887pT3(ÌìâªORDINANCE NO. 887 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK, ADOPTING CHAPTER 8.36 OF THE BALDWIN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION, SALE, AND RESPONSE TO, ROBBERY AND BURGLARY ALARMS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That Chapter 8.36 entitled False Alarm Responses" consisting of Sections 8.36.010 through 8.36.150 hereby added to Title 8 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 8.36 FALSE ALARM RESPONSES" Section 8.36.010 Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to set forth regulations governing robbery and burglary alarm systems, businesses and agents within the City of Baldwin Park, require permits therefore, establish fees, and provide for punishment of violations of provisions of this ordinance. Section 8.36.020 Definitions. All words and phrases used in this chapter which are defined in the California Private Invest- igator and Adjuster Act shall have the same meaning as in said act, and certain additional words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows. a) Alarm System. Alarm System" means any mechanical or electrical device or combination thereof which is designed for the detection of an unauthorized entry on or into any building, place, or premises, or for alerting others of the commission of an unlawful act, or both, and which when actuated emits a sound or transmits a signal or message. Alarm systems include, audible alarms, and proprietor alarms. Devices which are not designed or used to register alarms that are audible, visible, or perceptible outside of the protected building, structure, or facility are not included within this definition, nor are auxiliary devices installed by the telephone company to protect telephone company systems which might be damaged or destroyed by the use of an alarm system. b) Audible Alarm. Audible Alarm" means a device designed for the detection of unauthorized entry on premises which generates an audible sound on the premises when it is activated. c) Communications Section. Communications Section" means the Police Department facility used to receive emergency and general information from the public to be dispatched to the respective police units or other emergency equipment. d) Day. Day" means calendar day. e) Direct-Dial Telephone Device. Direct-Dial Telephone Device automatic dialing device)" means any device which is inter- connected to a voice-grade telephone line and is programmed to select a pre-determined telephone number and transmits by pre-recorded voice message or code signal an emergency message indicating a need for emergency response. f) False Alarm. False Alarm" means an alarm signal, either silent or audible, necessitating response by the Police Depart- ment where an emergency situation for which the alarm system was designed or used does not exist. Exception; Activation of an alarm system due to abnormal conditions, such as earthquakes, high winds, disasters, or for any other reason beyond the control of the subscriber or the alarm company or those individuals responsible to them. g) Person. Person" means and includes any natural person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other business entity. BIB] 37971-U01 ORD-U02 887-U02 LI2-U03 FO4404-U03 FO33427-U03 DO33626-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 12/16/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 887pT3(ÌìâªOrdinance No. 887 Section 8.36.030 Registration A. All alarm company operators as defined in Section 7590.2, B&P Code, and all alarm agents as defined in Section 7590,1 o) B&P Code, shall register their names and a file copy of their names and a file copy of their state identification card with the city clerk of the city pursuant to Section 7592.8(b), B&P Code) prior to issuance of a city business license. B. No alarm company operator, or an agent, or employee, shall install, maintain, or repair any alarm system as defined in Section 8.36.020(A) without first registering as required in Section 8.36.030(A). C. Any establishment licensed to do business in the city and who are serviced by an alarm system shall immediately file with the city clerk a written statement, containing the following infor- mation for inclusion on their business license application: 1) Name, address, and phone number of alarm company installing, maintaining, or repairing their alarm system? and 2) Type of alarm i.e., silent, audible, direct dialer, central office, etc), and 3) Name, address, and telephone number of person to be called pursuant to an alarm activation. D. Each subscriber shall give written notice to the city clerk whenever any change occurs in any information required under subsection C hereunder. Section 8.36.040 Standard for Equipment and Operation A. Each alarm system shall be up to or exceed the minimum standards of the state of the arts in the industry and/or those standards imposed by the Chief of Police. B. The city reserves the right to approve each system prior to its installation, Section 8.36.050 Delay Device Requirements A. All alarm systems terminating at the police alarm board shall include a device which will provide a minimum of thirty seconds delay of the original transmission, and activated a signal imme- diately in such a manner as to be perceptible to a person legitimately entering, leaving, or occupying the premises, B, The delay device is intended to provide an opportunity for the person having lawful control of the alarm system to terminate its operation after activation, but prior to transmission of a false alarm. C. Alarm systems not currently equipped with a delay device must comply with this regulation within 90 days after the effective date of this Chapter. Section 8.36.060 False Alarms Prevention Assessment A. Any subscriber who maintains or has an alarm connected to the Police Department alarm board and any person who maintains any alarm system regulated by this Chapter shall be subject to pay assessment fees for false alarms as follows: 1) The period commencing at the date of installation and for six months thereafter will have no charge for the first three false alarms. For the fourth false alarm, and for each subsequent false alarm BIB] 37971-U01 ORD-U02 887-U02 LI2-U03 FO4404-U03 FO33427-U03 DO33626-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 12/16/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 887pT3(ÌìâªOrdinance No.887 during the aforesaid six-month period, there shall be a prevention assessment of 25 for each false alarm. 2) Subsequent to the six-month period for new installations and in all cases of alarm systems in existence prior to the effective date of this Chapter, an assessment of $25 for each false alarm shall be paid for each false alarm as follows: a) For each false alarm in excess of one 1) false alarm within any 30 day period; or b) For each false alarm in excess of two 2) false alarms within any 90 day period; or c) For each false alarm in excess of three 3) false alarms within any 180 day period; or d) For each false alarm in excess of four 4) false alarms within any 360 day period. Section 8.36.070 Power Supply. All alarm systems shall be supplied with an uninterrupted power supply in such a manner that the failure or interruption of the normal electric utility service will not activate the alarm. Section 8.36.080 Testing. Each subscriber shall cause the Police Department to be notified prior to any service, test, repair, maintenance, alteration, or installation of an alarm system which might produce a false alarm. An alarm activated subsequent to notification shall not be counted as a false alarm, Section 8.36.090 Repairs. A. When any false alarm caused by a malfunction occurs, the subscriber shall cause the alarm system to be repaired, to eliminate the malfunction, before the alarm is again put into service. B. The alarm repair must be certified in writing by a registered alarm agent. Section 8.36.100 Automatic Deactivation. All audible alarm systems shall include a device which will limit the duration of the audible sound to a period of 15 minutes at a residential location and 30 minutes at a commercial location. Those alarm systems installed prior to the effective date of this Chapter and not equipped with an automatic de- activator must comply with this requirement within 90 days after the effective date of this Chapter, Section 8.36.110 Types of Prohibited Audible Sounds. A. No alarm system shall emit a sound resembling an emergency siren or civil defense warning. B. The Chief of Police shall make the final determination regarding any question about the sound of an audible alarm. Section 8.36-120 Direct Dial Telephone Devices. A. On, and after, the effective date of this Chapter, no person shall install, use, or maintain any alarm system which directly dials any telephone number in any office of the City of Baldwin Park. B. All systems which directly dial telephone numbers in any office of the City of Baldwin Park, and which are in existence prior to the effective date of this Chapter shall, within 90 days of the effective date of this Chapter, be eliminated or the system shall be programed to dial another number, BIB] 37971-U01 ORD-U02 887-U02 LI2-U03 FO4404-U03 FO33427-U03 DO33626-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 12/16/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 887pT3(ÌìâªOrdinance No.887 Sec-tion 8.36,130 Delays in Response or Transmission Liability. The city shall be under no duty or obligation to subscribers or any other person by reason of any provisions of this Chapter or privileges of a subscriber hereunder, including, but not limited to/ any defects in the alarm board or any delays in transmission or response to any alarm. Section 8.36.140 Discontinuance of Response to an Alarm-Authorization The Chief of Police, after due notice, may discontinue response by police officers to an alarm at a location when any of the following conditions exist: A, When there are more than six 6) prevention assessments against a specific location for false alarms; or B. When a prevention assessment has been levied against an alarm location, and the subscriber fails to pay said prevention assessment within 15 days following notification of the levy of said prevention assessment; or reinstatement will occur only when the subscriber and/or the alarm company have remedied the problem causing the false alarms and when any past due prevention assessment has been paid, SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th of January 1985 Jack White, Mayor ATTEST: /c /^ Linda Gair<City Clerk BIB] 37971-U01 ORD-U02 887-U02 LI2-U03 FO4404-U03 FO33427-U03 DO33626-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 12/16/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04 ORD 887pT3(ÌìâªOrdinance No. 887 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF BALDWIN PARK I, LINDA L. GAIR, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 887 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 2nd day of January, 1985. That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on 16th day of January 1985, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN KING, McNEILL, GIBSON, IZELL AND MAYOR WHITE NOES: COUNCILMEN NONE____________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEN NONE L^NDA L. GAfR, CITY CLERK 5- BIB] 37971-U01 ORD-U02 887-U02 LI2-U03 FO4404-U03 FO33427-U03 DO33626-U03 C5-U03 ORDINANCES-U03 12/16/2003-U04 ROBIN-U04