§ 10-21. Standards for installation and use.  


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  • Each automatic telephone dialer alarm shall:

    (1)

    Have the seal of approval of Underwriters' Laboratories, Incorporated, Factory Mutual Laboratories or other nationally recognized testing laboratory.

    (2)

    Be installed in such a manner that it will be protected from accidental triggering.

    (3)

    Have sensing devices and electrical wiring installed in accordance with existing City codes and regulations, if applicable.

    (4)

    If programmed for fire or smoke protection, be inspected and approved by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

    (5)

    Broadcast and repeat once a message containing as a minimum the following information:

    a.

    An announcement that an emergency recorded message will follow.

    b.

    The specific type of emergency condition, i.e., holdup, burglary, fire.

    c.

    Street address.

    d.

    Type or name of premises, i.e., private residence, grocery store, etc.

    (6)

    Utilize a standardized message format to call the Department of Police, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services or the Department of Emergency Communications.

    a.

    No such device shall be programmed to dial any of such departments more than once for each incident.

    b.

    No message shall exceed 30 seconds' duration.

    (7)

    Have the message content, format and voice quality approved by the Department of Emergency Communications.

    (8)

    Dial a telephone number designated by the Department of Emergency Communications, for the receipt of messages from automatic telephone dialer alarms.

    (Code 1993, § 10-18; Code 2004, § 34-33; Ord. No. 2014-59-97, § 3, 5-27-2014)

(Code 1993, § 10-18; Code 2004, § 34-33; Ord. No. 2014-59-97, § 3, 5-27-2014)