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Sec. 3-5. Transmission of excessive false alarms.

(a) Except due to factors beyond the control of the subscriber, it shall be unlawful for any person to transmit more than five false burglar or holdup alarms within any calendar year from any single alarm system.

(b) Except due to factors beyond the control of the subscriber, it shall be unlawful for any person to transmit more than two false fire alarms within any calendar year from any single alarm system.

(c) False alarms shall not include alarms activated by the following:

(1) Attempted or actual criminal activity or forcible or unauthorized entry;

(2) Structural damage to the protected premises due to earthquake, high winds, lightening or flooding caused by the overflow of natural drainage;

(3) Telephone line malfunctions; or

(4) Electrical service interruption.

(d) For the purpose of this section, factors within the "control of the subscriber" shall be defined as follows:

(1) Any act or omission by a subscriber or his employee;

(2) Faulty equipment;

(3) Equipment not properly maintained or serviced.

(Ord. No. 2806, § A, 2-10-98)

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