Section 6. Fire Alarm System Malfunctions: Fines 18-6
Section 6. Fire Alarm System Malfunctions: Fines 18-6 If there is a fire alarm system malfunction, as defined herein, the Fire Chief may assess a fine against a fire alarm system owner for each malfunction per fiscal year according to the following schedule: A. First Through Third Malfunction No Charge Upon the recording of the third false alarm by the CFD, the Fire Chief shall notify the owner of the building, in writing and by certified mail, of such fact, and at this time inform the owner of the Department's policy with regard to charging for false alarms. (send copy of policy at this time). Fourth Through Sixth Malfunction $75.00 Seventh Through Eleventh Malfunction $250.00 Each Malfunction After the Eleventh $500.00 B. Private fire alarm systems connected to the CFD by other automatic means or through a central station system shall be subject to the above conditions. 18-5 As amended under article 37, ATM April 26, 1999. 18-6 As amended under article 37, ATM April 26, 1999. 181 C. Any false fire alarm which is the result of the failure of the property owner, occupant or their agents to notify the CFD of repair, maintenance or testing of the internal fire alarm system within the protected premises, shall cause a penalty to be assessed in accordance with Section (A). D. For the purposes of this regulation, a false defined as follows: