Section 47. Certain Fire Signaling Devices Prohibited. 14-47
Section 47. Certain Fire Signaling Devices Prohibited. 14-47 Whoever installs, consents or causes to be installed, maintains, or consents or causes to be maintained, in any building or structure a mechanical device that is 14-46 Inserted under article 16, ATM May 16, 1994. 14-47 Inserted under article 45, ATM 1980. 70 automatically keyed to or that activates the telephone lines or numbers controlled by, or listed to, the Canton Fire Department, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50.00; provided however, that, until sixty days after this section takes effect, the provisions of this section shall not apply to such mechanical protection devices installed prior to the date upon which this section takes effect. For the purpose of this section, "mechanical protection device," means an electrically operated instrument composed of sensory apparatus designed to detect a physical force or condition characteristic of a fire or unauthorized entry.