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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 5.58
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
(Summary)
The following will be in effect as of July
1, 2008
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish standards and
controls to reduce the incidents of false alarm calls responded
to by the Police Department. Important portions of the Alarm
User’s Ordinance are synopsized herein.
DEFINITION:
False alarm means the activation of an alarm resulting from
human error, a system malfunction, improper installation of the
alarm system, or design deficiencies causing an alarm business
or reporting party to summon the police when no evidence of a
criminal offense or attempted criminal offense is found.
PERMITS:
No person shall install or cause to be installed, use, or
maintain an alarm system on premises owned, rented or leased
within the City without first having obtained an
alarm user’s
permit from the Police Department. A one-time application fee of
$50.00 shall be paid as set forth by resolution of the City
Council. No Online Applications/Payments
are accepted at this time.
FALSE ALARMS:
The Police Department may declare an alarm system at a specific
location to be a nuisance if such alarm system activates
excessive false alarms. The City Council hereby finds and
determines that three false alarms at a permitted location
within a calendar year are excessive and thereby constitutes a
public nuisance.
A higher false alarm penalty has been established for each
additional false alarm during the same calendar year. The
penalty has been established by resolution of the City Council.
All penalties must be paid within thirty days from the date the
invoice was rendered. Non-permitted locations are subject to a
higher penalty schedule.
POLICE FALSE ALARM RESPONSE PENALTIES
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