FARA/NBFAA Model Burglar Alarm Ordinace

(3) attempt to Verify every alarm signal, except a Duress and Holdup Alarm activation before requesting a law enforcement response to an Alarm System signal;

(4) communicate Alarm Dispatch Requests to the municipality in a manner and form determined by the Alarm Administrator;

(5) communicate Cancellations to the municipality in a manner and form determined by the Alarm Administrator;

(6) ensure that all Alarm Users of Alarm Systems equipped with a Duress or Holdup Alarm are given adequate training as to the proper use of the Duress or Holdup Alarm;

(7) communicate any available information (north, south, front, back, floor, etc.) about the location of the alarm;

(8) communicate type of alarm activation (silent or audible, interior or perimeter);

(9) provide Alarm User registration number when requesting dispatch;

(10) endeavor to contact the Alarm User when an Alarm Dispatch Request is made; and

(11) upon enactment of this ordinance Alarm Companies that perform Monitoring services must maintain for a period of at least one (1) year, records relating to Alarm Dispatch Request. Records must include the name, address and phone number of the Alarm User, the Alarm System Zone(s) activated, the time of Alarm Dispatch Request and evidence of an attempt to Verify. The Alarm Administrator may request copies of such records for individually named Alarm Users.

SECTION 5.1 ALARM COMPANY LICENSE

The Alarm Administrator can appeal to an appropriate governmental body regulating the Alarm Company to suspend or revoke the Alarm Company's License when the Alarm Company fails to comply with the duties listed in Section 5. In the event the Alarm Administrator cannot obtain required information about the Alarm Company from the governmental body regulating the Alarm Company, the Alarm Administrator can require the Alarm Company to supply the required information in a registration with the Alarm Administrator.

NOTE: It is desirable for all concerned to avoid redundant requirements whenever possible. When alarm companies are regulated on the state level - redundant requirements should not be imposed at the local level. In the event local licensing is adopted, the NASIR Model Electronic Security Licensing Law should be used as a base framework.

SECTION 6. DUTIES OF THE ALARM ADMINISTRATOR

(A) The Alarm Administrator shall:

(1) designate a manner, form and telephone numbers for the communication of


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(3)	attempt to Verify every alarm signal, except a Duress and Holdup Alarm activation before requesting a law enforcement response to an Alarm System signal;
(4)	communicate Alarm Dispatch Requests to the municipality in a manner and form determined by the Alarm Administrator;
(5)	communicate Cancellations to the municipality in a manner and form determined by the Alarm Administrator;
(6)	ensure that all Alarm Users of Alarm Systems equipped with a Duress or Holdup Alarm are given adequate training as to the proper use of the Duress or Holdup Alarm;
(7)	communicate any available information (north, south, front, back, floor, etc.) about the location of the alarm;
(8)	communicate type of alarm activation (silent or audible, interior or perimeter);
(9)	provide Alarm User registration number when requesting dispatch;
(10)	endeavor to contact the Alarm User when an Alarm Dispatch Request is made; and
(11)	upon enactment of this ordinance Alarm Companies that perform Monitoring services must maintain for a period of at least one (1) year, records relating to Alarm Dispatch Request. Records must include the name, address and phone number of the Alarm User, the Alarm System Zone(s) activated, the time of Alarm Dispatch Request and evidence of an attempt to Verify. The Alarm Administrator may request copies of such records for individually named Alarm Users.