§ 112.27. MULTIPLE FALSE ALARMS OR ALARM MALFUNCTIONS; FEE CHARGES.

(A)

It is hereby found and determined that the emission of more than three (3) false or alarm malfunctions within a calendar year period at the same premises is excessive.

(B)

No fee shall be assessed with a valid permit for the first three (3) false or alarm malfunctions at the same premises responded to by the Police Department or the Fire Department during each calendar year. Thereafter, a fee shall be paid by the alarm user for each false or nuisance alarm responded to by the Police Department or the Fire Department at the same premises during each calendar year as follows:

(1)

a.

First three false/nuisance alarms with valid permit ..... No cost

Without valid permit, one hundred dollars ($100.00) for cost of permit and late fee as provided in Section 112.21(A)(2)

b.

Fourth false/nuisance alarm ..... 50.00

c.

Fifth false/nuisance alarm ..... 100.00

d.

Sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth false/nuisance alarms, each ..... 200.00

(C)

Once a fire alarm system has been responded to by the Fire Department, it shall be unlawful for the alarm panel to be reset by the alarm user or authorized representative until the authorization of the enforcement official has been obtained.

(D)

Should any fee assessed pursuant to this Chapter remain unpaid in excess of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the charge is billed, a collection fee in the amount of eight (8) percent of the outstanding balance shall be assessed and shall be payable by the alarm user in addition to the original fee and the alarm user shall be placed on a limited response at the alarm site until payment of all delinquent fines are received. The alarm user shall also be responsible for any legal fees or costs incurred by the City of Delray Beach in enforcement of this Chapter including any fees or court costs associated with filing suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect unpaid fees or costs.

(Ord. No. 1-95, passed 1/17/95; Am. Ord. No. 61-95, passed 10/24/95; Ord. No. 44-10, § 6, passed 1/4/11)