§ 10-54. Installation and response.

(a)

Any person causing any alarm system to be installed shall, prior to placing such alarm in service, post with the Police Department in the case of a burglar alarm and with the Fire Department in the case of a fire alarm a list containing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two (2) persons who shall have access to said building and alarm system and the knowledge and ability to make said system secure in case of activation. They shall also post the name, address and telephone number of any person, firm or corporation responsible for servicing the alarm system.

(b)

When any alarm system is activated, emergency service personnel shall respond to the alarm and notify the person or persons listed in subsection (a) of this section. Within thirty (30) minutes of notification said person shall go to the place where the alarm is sounding to meet the emergency service personnel, secure the building and reset the alarm.

(c)

Should any person responsible for any alarm system, when notified of its activation, refuse to respond pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, emergency service personnel on the scene shall check the property thoroughly and secure the location as much as possible. Emergency service personnel shall not be required to make any further responses to that building, dwelling or place until such time as said alarm system has been properly reset.

(d)

If any dwelling, building or place is required by law to maintain a fire alarm system, as herein defined, and if said alarm system fails to function and cannot be returned to service within a reasonable time, and if, in the opinion of the Chief of the Fire Department, the absence of a properly functioning alarm system may pose a threat to life and property, the Chief of the department may require the special duty assignment of one (1) or more firefighters to patrol the premises until the alarm system has been returned to service. The cost of any special duty assignment shall be the responsibility of the alarm system permit holder. Payment for such special duty services shall be made at such rates and in accordance with such terms as are established pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement then in effect between the City of Danbury and Local 801, IAFF, AFL-CIO.

(Code 1961, § 3A-28; Ord. No. 624, 6-2-2004)